The sdk-manager has its own, dedicated installation directory for downloading and installing SDKs and toolchains. Its location depends on your operating system:
| Operating System | Default installation location for bundles | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | C:\ncs |
Can be changed using a flag or permanently. |
| Linux | $HOME/ncs (or ~/ncs) |
Can be changed using a flag or permanently. |
| macOS | /opt/nordic/ncs |
Cannot be changed - read why. |
For more information about how bundles are structured within this directory, see Installing and uninstalling with SDK manager.