MCU-PLUS-SDK-AM243X: Using VSCode as an IDE for Launchpad AM243x build and debug

Tool/software:

I'm following up on a closed thread to see if there is any new/update info. My outstanding questions are:

1) I currently have a C program compiled by MinGW and am wondering if there was an existing cross compiler where I can leverage CMake in VS Code to compile and debug my code on the Launchpad AM243x? If not...

2) Is there a way to use the VSCode + plugin(s) as an IDE for the Ti Launchpad Kit with AM243x?

Thanks in advance for the assist.