# How to use Wokwi Simulator with Espressif-IDE

DevFeed: [How to use Wokwi Simulator with Espressif-IDE](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-use-wokwi-simulator-with-espressif-ide-13885.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/how-to-use-wokwi-simulator-with-espressif-ide/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2023-04-16T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Espressif IDE](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif-ide.md>), [Wokwi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wokwi.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Internet of things](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iot.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/browser.md>), [monitor](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/monitor.md>), [WebSocket](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/websocket.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

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## AI overview

This tutorial explains how Espressif-IDE 2.9.0 integrates with the Wokwi online electronics simulator. The integration communicates with the Wokwi Server over WebSocket, flashes the project binary to a simulator selected by chip target and project ID, and displays serial monitor output in the IDE console.

## Source excerpt

The Espressif IDE version 2.9.0 has recently been released, introducing a new feature for the Espressif community who want to use the Wokwi simulator directly from within the IDE. What is Wokwi? Wokwi is an online electronics simulator that allows users to simulate various boards, parts, and sensors, including the ESP32. With a browser-based interface, Wokwi offers a simple and intuitive way to start coding your next IoT project within seconds.