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Describe your tool’s requirementsIgnition by Inductive Automation®
First browser preview listedFree additions to an industrial platform.
Some early OIC projects are being built for Ignition. Each listing will explain compatible versions, required modules, and any separately licensed platform components. Dimension Engine Showcase is a public browser preview; additional projects are in preparation.
Ignition Maker Edition is for personal, noncommercial use. It is not a free production license for a business.
Read Maker Edition terms (opens in a new tab)Ignition by Inductive Automation® is a registered trademark of Inductive Automation. OIC is an independent catalog; this reference does not imply a partnership, endorsement, or support from Inductive Automation.
OIC connects projects across platforms.
Module Showcase
Inductive Automation’s directory for third-party Ignition modules, including free and paid offerings. Authors apply for a listing and maintain their project destination.
Visit the Module Showcase (opens in a new tab)Ignition Exchange
Community resources for Ignition: scripts, UDTs, views, templates, and projects. Modules go to the Showcase. Public Exchange uploads require MIT licensing under its terms.
Explore the Exchange (opens in a new tab)Open Industrial Collective
Your software stays where you maintain it. OIC helps more people understand what it offers and how to use it.
How OIC connects projectsThese are links to independent resources. OIC does not import their catalogs or republish their downloads. External listings have their own submission rules and licenses.
Useful work crosses platforms.
OIC welcomes free projects that stand alone or extend existing systems, with requirements made clear.
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