Despite the "ZIP" in the name, the Arduino IDE 1.x " Add .ZIP Library " feature has an undocumented capability to install libraries from a folder in addition to installation from a ZIP file.

Misc. stuff to support my Code::Blocks Repos; things like batch files, notes, and patches. - stahta01/cb_misc ...

Following on from the announcement by Arduino that the new Arduino Create web based IDE is progressing as planned and is now available as hourly builds.