Can't find 'esp8266 by esp8266 community' [solved]

[bobblkabb]

Describe the bug
I have added the esp8266 url in the settings but the board manager does not find the library I need

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to File -> Preferences
2. Add https://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json to Additional Boards Manager URL
3. Go to Tools -> Library Manager
4. Search for 'community' or 'esp8266' for instance

Expected behavior
Show lib 'esp8266 by esp8266 community'

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: openSUSE Tumbleweed
• Version: 1.8.13

Additional context
Was no problem to add esp32 https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json
Board is NodeMcu v3 LoLin (CH340G driver)

[ubidefeo]

@bobblkabb
are you using IDE 1.8.13?

This is the repository for IDE 2.0

[bobblkabb]

Yes, I do use 1.8.13. Shall I use the new beta version?

[ubidefeo]

@bobblkabb
it really depends.
you can give it a try for sure, just remember that being Beta you might bump into some bugs

[bobblkabb]

Still, can't also find it with latest beta (v2.0). Board ist plugged in, /dev/ttyUSB0 is selected.

[ubidefeo]

@bobblkabb

I think you're doing it wrong, I only realised it now that I read your report a few times.
You are searching for the board support in the library manager

go to Tools > Board > Board manager and search for esp8266

[bobblkabb]

That's it! I'm fool!
Thanks a lot.

[ubidefeo]

no worries, @bobblkabb
happy you got it to work 👍🏼