Smarter CAN Bus Analysis: Kvaser Unveils Customizable CanKing 7 Extensions

Mölndal, Sweden – June 5, 2025  

Kvaser is proud to introduce the Kvaser CanKing Extensions SDK, an innovative app-based platform that allows users to design and share graphical user interface (GUI) extensions for CanKing 7, Kvaser’s free, general-purpose CAN and LIN analysis software.  

What Are CanKing Extensions? 
CanKing GUI Extensions enable users to tailor their CAN data presentation using web-based components. Whether it’s refining workflows or enhancing usability, extensions provide flexibility to visualize and interact with CAN signals in ways that suit individual needs. Examples include:  

• Displaying signal values in a table  
• Plotting signals over time  
• Creating dashboards with dials and digital displays  
• Designing control panels for devices connected to the CAN bus 

A Powerful, Free Solution for CAN Analysis 
Unlike competitor solutions, which can be too costly to use for simple tasks such as looking at tracing or logging CAN messages, CanKing 7.1 is free, open, and built to adapt to future needs. Supporting widely used log formats like MF4, ASC, BLF, CSV, and TXT, CanKing 7 integrates seamlessly with all Kvaser hardware. 

Empowering Engineers with a Customizable Framework  
According to Martin Sventén, CEO of Kvaser, “CanKing Extensions SDK transforms CanKing 7 into a flexible platform that engineers can build upon without creating an application from scratch. From simple functions like start/stop buttons to specialized filters and interpreters, this SDK makes customization easier than ever.”  

Developing Extensions with React 
Built on React, a dynamic JavaScript library for interactive interfaces, CanKing extensions are cross-platform compatible—meaning a GUI extension developed for Windows will work seamlessly on Linux or embedded systems, including ARM-based Linux.  

To learn more or get started with CanKing Extensions SDK, please visit https://kvaser.com/kvaser-canking-extension-sdk/