Patch/disable serial port functions

.github/workflows/build_extension.yml

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ jobs:
         run: npm install
 
       - name: Run build script
-        run: npx tsc
+        run: npm run build
         # run: npm run avr-utils
 
       # - name: Rename application entry file

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
             "outFiles": [
                 "${workspaceFolder}/out/**/*.js"
             ],
-            "preLaunchTask": "npm: tsc"
+            "preLaunchTask": "npm: build"
         }
     ]
 }

.vscodeignore

@@ -13,3 +13,5 @@ node_modules/**
 # out/storage/data.json
 #storage/data.json
 **/*.vsix
+esbuild.js
+assets/readme/**

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,71 @@
 
 All notable changes to the "avr-utils" extension will be documented in this file.
 
+### 0.3.1
+- Disabled serial monitor functionality since it causes the extension to crash
+- Updated vscode dependency to ^1.75.0
+- Reduced extension package size by moving GIFs and images to GitHub-hosted links in README
+- Updated the icon for the extension.
+- Moved all recent updates to `CHANGELOG.md` (this file)
+- Moved esbuild config into esbuild.js
+
+
+### 0.3.0
+- Full extension code refactor for a more robust developer and consumer experience.
+- Refactored upload logic: separated upload with saved settings from user prompt flow for programmer/port
+- Improved storage handling: switched to VSCode globalState/workspaceState for settings persistence
+- Fixed circular dependency issues in storage and toolchain modules
+- Improved error handling and messaging throughout the extension
+- Introduced typescript into the extension
+- Improved the upload settings UI:
+  1. Select your preferred settings once and use the upload (↑) button in the menu to upload to microcontroller using avrdude.
+  2. If you wish to change settings, you can press the upload (↑) button while pressing Alt, which changes it into a gear icon (⚙️) which will allow you to change the settings.
+
+### 0.2.1
+- ✅ Added Serial Monitor feature:
+  - Displays as a Webview panel beside the active editor.
+  - Supports serial port selection and baud rate configuration.
+  - Includes a modern UI with line ending selection, start/stop monitoring, clear output, autoscroll, and data rate indicator.
+  - Throttles updates (100ms) and limits output (500 lines) for performance.
+  - Handles errors for serial port operations with user-friendly messages.
+  - Improved archive extraction
+
+### 0.2.0
+
+- ✅ Fixed false "Upload failed" errors by improving success detection:
+  - Checks exit code, "avrdude done" message, and "bytes of flash verified"
+  - Captures full output for better diagnostics
+- 📋 Enhanced error reporting with detailed messages
+- 🔧 Maintained USBasp no-port support and fuse configurability
+- 📜 Added detailed console logging for upload results
+- 📘 Updated README with new features and improvements
+
+
+### 0.1.9
+
+- 🧩 Added cross-platform avrdude auto-download support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
+- 📦 Archive format detection with platform-specific handling (zip/tar.gz)
+- 📤 Extract logic using `decompress` or `tar.x` based on format
+- 🔐 Applied `chmod` to Unix binaries post-extraction
+- 🛠️ Fallback to system-installed `avrdude` if download skipped
+- 💾 Saved upload settings (programmer, MCU, port) with "Use Saved" prompt
+- 🔽 Expanded programmer dropdown: 13+ common types + "Custom..." option
+- 🔁 Redirect-safe download via `followRedirects()`
+- ✅ Ensures avrdude binary exists before proceeding with upload
+- 🧪 Console logs added throughout for debugging and transparency
+- 🧼 Refactored helper structure for readability and maintainability
+- 📘 README updated with full feature documentation and checklist
+
+
+### 0.1.8
+
+- 🎯 Added automatic avrdude download feature:
+  - Downloads avrdude v8.0 from GitHub (Windows/Linux/macOS)
+  - Handles HTTP 302 redirects
+  - Displays download and extraction progress
+  - Grants executable permissions where needed
+  - Confirms binary presence before upload continues
+
 ### [0.1.5]
 - The previous error had persisted but i have fixed it this time for good!
 - A certain function was making the extension fail to start, but it has been fixed too.

README.md

@@ -29,26 +29,26 @@ New Features:
 - **Create or Import**  
   Easily create a new AVR project or import an existing one from Microchip/Atmel Studio.
 
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/1a-create-or-import.mp4.gif)
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1a-create-or-import.mp4.gif)
 
   - Automatically prompts for folder and project name  
   - Supports importing `.atsln` or `.cproj` projects  
   - Fully offline toolchain support (recommended)  
 
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/1b-project-name.mp4.gif)
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1b-project-name.mp4.gif)
 
 - **No Toolchain? No Problem**  
   You’ll be prompted to either locate an existing toolchain (e.g., from Microchip Studio) or download one directly.
 
-  ![folders](assets/readme/1c-toolchain-directory.png)  
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/1c-no-toolchain.mp4.gif)
+  ![folders](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1c-toolchain-directory.png)  
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1c-no-toolchain.mp4.gif)
 
 - **Select a Device First**  
   Pick your microcontroller before building — ensures proper header files are used.
 
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/1d-select-first-prompt.mp4.gif)  
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/1e-select-and-build.mp4.gif)  
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/1f-build-outputs.mp4.gif)
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1d-select-first-prompt.mp4.gif)  
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1e-select-and-build.mp4.gif)  
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/1f-build-outputs.mp4.gif)
 
 ---
 
@@ -147,18 +147,18 @@ The extension now includes a Serial Monitor to communicate with your AVR microco
 - **Toolchain Headers**  
   Autocompletion works for all `avr/io.h` and other standard headers.
 
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/2a-completions.mp4.gif)
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/2a-completions.mp4.gif)
 
 - **Header Links**  
   Clickable includes to quickly navigate your project files.
 
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/2b-header-links.mp4.gif)
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/2b-header-links.mp4.gif)
 
 - **Register & Symbol Definitions**  
   Works for both MCU-defined symbols like `PORTB` and user-defined functions.
 
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/3a-definitions-from-device-headers.mp4.gif)  
-  ![IMAGE](assets/readme/3b-definitions-from-own-headers.mp4.gif)
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/3a-definitions-from-device-headers.mp4.gif)  
+  ![IMAGE](https://github.com/StrongTheDev/avr-utils/raw/main/assets/readme/3b-definitions-from-own-headers.mp4.gif)
 
 ---
 
@@ -192,62 +192,4 @@ Search for **AVR Utils** in VSCode settings:
 ---
 
 ## 📦 Release Notes
-
-### 0.3.0
-
-- ✅ Added Serial Monitor feature:
-  - Displays as a Webview panel beside the active editor.
-  - Supports serial port selection and baud rate configuration.
-  - Includes a modern UI with line ending selection, start/stop monitoring, clear output, autoscroll, and data rate indicator.
-  - Throttles updates (100ms) and limits output (500 lines) for performance.
-  - Handles errors for serial port operations with user-friendly messages.
-
-### 0.2.0
-
-- ✅ Fixed false "Upload failed" errors by improving success detection:
-  - Checks exit code, "avrdude done" message, and "bytes of flash verified"
-  - Captures full output for better diagnostics
-- 📋 Enhanced error reporting with detailed messages
-- 🔧 Maintained USBasp no-port support and fuse configurability
-- 📜 Added detailed console logging for upload results
-- 📘 Updated README with new features and improvements
-
-
-### 0.1.9
-
-- 🧩 Added cross-platform avrdude auto-download support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
-- 📦 Archive format detection with platform-specific handling (zip/tar.gz)
-- 📤 Extract logic using `decompress` or `tar.x` based on format
-- 🔐 Applied `chmod` to Unix binaries post-extraction
-- 🛠️ Fallback to system-installed `avrdude` if download skipped
-- 💾 Saved upload settings (programmer, MCU, port) with "Use Saved" prompt
-- 🔽 Expanded programmer dropdown: 13+ common types + "Custom..." option
-- 🔁 Redirect-safe download via `followRedirects()`
-- ✅ Ensures avrdude binary exists before proceeding with upload
-- 🧪 Console logs added throughout for debugging and transparency
-- 🧼 Refactored helper structure for readability and maintainability
-- 📘 README updated with full feature documentation and checklist
-
-
-### 0.1.8
-
-- 🎯 Added automatic avrdude download feature:
-  - Downloads avrdude v8.0 from GitHub (Windows/Linux/macOS)
-  - Handles HTTP 302 redirects
-  - Displays download and extraction progress
-  - Grants executable permissions where needed
-  - Confirms binary presence before upload continues
-
-### 0.0.3
-
-- Changed README to use GIFs  
-- Video assets converted to smaller GIFs
-
-### 0.0.2
-
-- Assembly support improved  
-- Custom grammar and syntax highlighting
-
-### 0.0.1
-
-- Initial release of `avr-utils`
+Check the [changelog](CHANGELOG.md) for details on updates and fixes.

esbuild.js

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+require("esbuild")
+  .build({
+    entryPoints: ["src/extension.js"],
+    bundle: true,
+    platform: "node",
+    target: "node18",
+    outdir: "dist",
+    external: ["vscode"],
+  })
+  .catch(() => process.exit(1));