Setting ESP-IDF Component directory

Question

I'm using ESP-IDF extension for Visual Studio Code. I create new project by choosing template, but what does ESP-IDF Component directory means? What I should put there?

Answer 1

The IDF build system assembles a firmware from a number of different components. E.g. the gpio system, the http server, etc. are all components. I assume this VSCode configuration is the equivalent of the EXTRA_COMPONENT_DIR build variable that indicates where the build system should search for components. The components comprising the IDF don't require configuration, but other components you use may.