After cloning the repository you can open the platformio-project folder as a project:
Once the project opened one way to use Platform IO environment is using the taskbar:
Right from the GIT symbols the Platform IO Icons are shown.
- House: Go to PlatformIO home (opening projects, search libraries etc)
- Checkmark: Compile current project using selected Environment
- Arrow: Compile current project and upload to ESP using selected Environment
- Trashcan: Clean current Project
- Connector Plug: Show ESP Serial Monitor interface
- Square: Open Terminal (less used)
- Folder Symbol with env:environmentname: Select active environment (upload via COMx ... )