> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cavedu.gitbook.io/linkit-7697/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cavedu.gitbook.io/linkit-7697/linkit-7697-development-guide-for-arduino-ide/environment-setup.md).

# Environment Setup

This chapter covers the basic setup for adding the LinkIt 7697 board support package to [**Arduino IDE**](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) **1.8.x**.

If you are already familiar with Arduino IDE, the board support package URL for LinkIt 7697 is as follows:

```
https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY4gduUSLWOCI23CXUWej%2Fuploads%2FfDIyZSO3WxvVYeZFhkSQ%2Fpackage_mtk_linkit_7697_index.json?alt=media&token=029ccbdc-f32d-4e1c-b753-898ea26d720e
```

![](https://3972650740-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY4gduUSLWOCI23CXUWej%2Fuploads%2FZbRFafqiiDrzDrvLEW9L%2F7697jsonE.png?alt=media\&token=e496b8d9-9bc2-4ac5-b1f9-4e56285809de)

Continue reading if you want to know how to install the board support package.

If you are looking for instructions on using LinkIt 7697 with **LinkIt SDK**, visit the MT7687/97 resource page instead.