`eim wizard` creates files outside of specified directories (IDFGH-18273)
Author: agrCreated Sep 13, 2026Updated Sep 17, 2026
LabelsType: BugStatus: Opened
Answers checklist.
- I have read the documentation ESP-IDF Programming Guide and the issue is not addressed there.
- I have updated my IDF branch (master or release) to the latest version and checked that the issue is present there.
- I have searched the issue tracker for a similar issue and not found a similar issue.
IDF version.
6.1
Operating System used.
Windows
How did you build your project?
Other (please specify in More Information)
If you are using Windows, please specify command line type.
PowerShell
What is the expected behavior?
eim wizard creates files only under the paths it asks about.
What is the actual behavior?
The files are partially saved under the specified path, the rest goes under c:\espressif without any prompt or confirmation.
Steps to reproduce.
winget install Espressif.EIM-CLIeim wizrd- Follow through the wizard. Use different drive for any path asked in the wizard (I used
D:) - Find files stored under
C:\espressif.
Build or installation Logs.
Diagnostic report archive.
No response
More Information.
No response
Source: espressif/esp-idf