Getting Started: Install Software - MisterRager/Codelab-Indicator-Lights GitHub Wiki
Since the codelab is centered on using PlatformIO, it's a must-have to continue. The easiest way to use the system is through editor integrations in Atom and Visual Studio Code.
Visual Studio Code | PlatformIO
source: platformio downloads page
For those that prefer to stay out of graphical environments, PlatformIO Core can do everything from the command line.