pycharm - can you run a PC MP script on a device?

[ctimmer]

I have been using Thonny to edit MP scripts. Just recently downloaded pycharm to try out. So far I am impressed, it's similar to Visual Studio Code but a lot less confusing.

With Thonny is can run a MP script on my PC remotely on the device (via mpremote) without copying the script to the device. My searching indicates this can be done in pycharm but I haven't found any setup procedures.

I'm using a raspberry pi (trixie) and mpremote is installed in a python virtual environment. pycharm is connected to a pico2_w.

Thanks,
Curt

[Josverl]

If you are using pycharm, I suggest you consider using

MicroPython Tools Plugin for PyCharm, CLion, IntelliJ and other JetBrains IDEs:

• https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/26227-micropython-tools?noRedirect=true
• https://github.com/lukaskremla/micropython-tools-jetbrains -

[lukaskremla]

As suggested the MicroPython Tools plugin can let you execute code on the device without uploading it directly. If you do decide to store code on the device it has a more complete file system manager and project structure than Thonny has.

If you have any questions feel free to create an issue/discussion in the plugin's GitHub. You can find the plugin by searching for "MicroPython Tools" in "settings -> plugins" UI of the IDE.

Just a note, make sure that your IDE is version 2025.2 or later so you get the latest features.

[ctimmer]

I finally found the solution. Right click on the source file tab you are editing and almost at the bottom (probably off the screen) is the "Execute in REPL" selection. Now to figure out if this can be set as the default execution.

Thanks for the feedback,
Curt

[lukaskremla]

I finally found the solution. Right click on the source file tab you are editing and almost at the bottom (probably off the screen) is the "Execute in REPL" selection. Now to figure out if this can be set as the default execution.

Thanks for the feedback, Curt

As the dev I can help you - I'd just need clarification on what you mean by "default execution".

[ctimmer]

@lukaskremla When I try to run the MP app with the run icon, it runs with the local python3 instead of REPL on the device. I just would like to be able to set the project to run python apps with REPL.

BTW The more I use this IDE the more I like it. Great job!

Curt

[lukaskremla]

@lukaskremla When I try to run the MP app with the run icon, it runs with the local python3 instead of REPL on the device. I just would like to be able to set the project to run python apps with REPL.

BTW The more I use this IDE the more I like it. Great job!

Curt

do you mean the above run icon? If so, that is PyCharm's default behavior and can't be overidden. However, you can make a separate run configuration "Execute in REPL" that will let you do what you want. What you're running right now is just the placeholder.

Click the "Current File" option, click the + button, and you should be able to find it.

[ctimmer]

Got it, thanks!
Curt