Download SWTools
SWTools configures, monitors, updates and diagnoses siliXcon devices, and it is free.
New in SWTools 4
Let your AI assistant set up your device
- Install SWTools 4 from this page.
- Allow AI assistants in emGUI.
- Paste the setup message into your assistant. It finds the device and guides you.
How it works Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot and Gemini CLI. No worries, a free plan works too.
Version
System
The released version, for production use. Windows only.
Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit. Windows 7 and 8 work only with TLS 1.1 or newer enabled.
SWTools
RecommendedThe complete package: everything to work with siliXcon devices.
- All applications: emGUI, yosctl, term, scope, upgrade and more
- All drivers: Kvaser, Peak CAN, UART, USB
- All plugins and scripts: SiliWatch, SiliTune and more
SWTools SOLO
Updates SWTools on a computer that already has the drivers.
- All applications: emGUI, term, upgrade and more
- All plugins and scripts: SiliWatch, SiliTune and more
- No drivers
SWTools LITE
Command line only, resource-optimized, for automation in your own software.
- term, yosctl and upgrade (SRM)
- All drivers: Kvaser, Peak CAN, UART, USB
Install
- Open the downloaded installer (
.exe) and follow the wizard. It needs administrator rights. - SWTools installs to
c:\silixcon\swtools.c:\silixconbecomes your working folder, with scripts, plugins and configuration saves. - Start Launchpad from the Start menu.
The installer stops with an error
You may not have administrator rights, or an antivirus program may be blocking the installer.
Then start emGUI from Launchpad and set up your device: the getting started guide walks you through it.
Good to know
- SWTools is free and comes without any warranty. siliXcon may change the packages without notice, so check for a new version before each major working session.
- What changed in each version: Changelog.
- Besides the public packages, siliXcon offers custom builds, plugins and add-ons: contact siliXcon with your feature request.