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Scripting, APIs & application extensibility
Extend SCADA behavior and integrate external systems using supported scripting, APIs, SDKs, custom objects or application frameworks.
5 products evaluated5 supported0 partial / conditional0 not yet verified0 not supportedAvg evidence confidence 98%
Product support comparison
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| Product | Status | Confidence | Implementation | Evidence | Limitations / notes | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I Ignition Inductive Automation | Supported | 99% | Not recorded | 1 source | Ignition is built around extensible scripting and open technologies including Python, SQL, OPC UA and MQTT. | Sep 18, 2026 |
PC Proficy CIMPLICITY GE Vernova | Supported | 99% | Not recorded | 1 source | CIMPLICITY supports Python, .NET, VB scripting and APIs for custom behavior and integrations. | Sep 18, 2026 |
EG EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert Schneider Electric | Supported | 98% | Not recorded | 1 source | Geo SCADA Expert documents integrated Python programming and extensibility for interfaces and analytics. | Sep 18, 2026 |
FV FactoryTalk View Site Edition Rockwell Automation | Supported | 97% | Not recorded | 1 source | FactoryTalk View SE supports extensibility through application scripting and current releases add integration options such as MQTT libraries; exact scope depends on configuration. | Sep 18, 2026 |
SW SIMATIC WinCC Unified Siemens | Supported | 97% | Not recorded | 1 source | WinCC Unified uses web technologies and supports extensible application behavior and open interfaces; exact interfaces depend on runtime and licensed options. | Sep 18, 2026 |
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