odxtools is an open-source project built for automotive software engineers.

Yes — odxtools is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does odxtools run on?

odxtools runs on the command line.

Is odxtools still active?

The GitHub repository shows 34 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to odxtools?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, CKB, and GITVERSE.

Who develops odxtools?

odxtools is developed by Mercedes-Benz, based in Germany.

How long has odxtools been around?

odxtools first shipped in 2021.

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odxtools

Name: odxtools
Author: Mercedes-Benz

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odxtools is a Python library for handling the ODX (Open Diagnostic Data Exchange) standard used in automotive diagnostics. It provides tools to read, write, and manipulate ODX and PDX files, supporting protocols such as UDS, DoIP, and CAN. Developed with contributions from Mercedes-Benz, it is used by engineers working on vehicle diagnostics and ECU programming.

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In the Developer Tools space, odxtools takes a focused approach. Parsing, validating, and working with complex ODX diagnostic data files used in the automotive industry. It is built as an open-source project for automotive software engineers. The project is open source (MIT). It ships for the command line.

Behind odxtools is Mercedes-Benz, based in Germany, and it first shipped in 2021. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 308 stars and 34 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include ODX parsing, automotive diagnostics, and PDX support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

ODX parsing
Automotive diagnostics
PDX support
UDS protocol tools

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License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about odxtools

What does odxtools do?: Parsing, validating, and working with complex ODX diagnostic data files used in the automotive industry. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who is odxtools for?: odxtools is an open-source project built for automotive software engineers.
Is odxtools free?: Yes — odxtools is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does odxtools run on?: odxtools runs on the command line.
Is odxtools still active?: The GitHub repository shows 34 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to odxtools?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, CKB, and GITVERSE.EfficiencyNext Data Connector CKB GITVERSE
Who develops odxtools?: odxtools is developed by Mercedes-Benz, based in Germany.
How long has odxtools been around?: odxtools first shipped in 2021.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 308
License: MIT
First seen: 22 Jul 2026
Built for: Automotive software engineers
Model: Open source
Solves: Parsing, validating, and working with complex ODX diagnostic data files used in the automotive industry.

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GitHub: mercedes-benz/odxtools
PyPI: odxtools

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Stars: 308
Forks: 120
Open issues: 12
Last commit: 22 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 34
Contributors: 32
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: main
Latest release: 11.3.2 · 22 Jul 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 22 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 22 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: odxtools-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 22 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 22 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/odxtools

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