Software Tool

Get Software Tool by ID

get/software-tools/{software_tool_id}

Request

Path parameters

tool_idstring required

The unique identifier of the software tool.

Response

Successful response

softwareToolNamestring

Unique identifier for the software tool (uses full title).

wwwUpdateDatestring

Date the software tool page was last updated on the website.

urlstring uri

Public URL of the software tool page on the Renesas website.

uuidstring

UUID of the software tool.

shortDescriptionstring

Brief description of the software tool.

descriptionstring

Detailed description of the software tool.

softwareTypestring

Type classification of the software tool.

parentSoftwareCategorystring[]

Parent software category name.

featuresstring

Key features and capabilities of the software tool.

additionalDetailsstring nullable

Additional technical details and specifications.

documentationDetailsstring nullable

Details about documentation and help resources.

downloadDetailsstring nullable

Information about downloads and installation.

releaseInformationstring nullable

Release notes and version information.

targetDeviceDescriptionstring nullable

Description of target devices and compatibility.

discontinuedboolean

Whether the software tool has been discontinued.

externalUrlstring uri nullable

External download or information URL.

imagesstring[]

Array of image URLs for the software tool.

Example response

{
  "softwareToolName": "RZ/G Verified Linux Package [4.4-CIP]",
  "url": "https://www.renesas.com/software-tool/rzg-verified-linux-package-44-cip",
  "uuid": "8cdd14dc-21a8-4e9e-9d4d-4a83042b4e48",
  "shortDescription": "This Linux package contains ported and tested basic software necessary for the industrial segment, and its operation and performance have been verified based on a datasheet. It enables you to start using a stable Linux environment and basic software immediately, so you can concentrate on developing your application.",
  "description": "This product provides a whole set of software, which consists of Linux packages and software add-ons. Functions of this product have been verified under our development process management. Regular maintenance is also provided. You can greatly reduce the burden of software development in embedded system development by using this package. Please read the release note included in this product and 'RZ/G Verified Linux Package Start-up Guide' first when you use the package. VLP[4.4-CIP] maintenance will be finished 2027/1H when the maintenance of the corresponding CIP Linux Kernel version is completed.",
  "softwareType": "Software Package",
  "parentSoftwareCategory": [
    {
      "title": "Tools to Optimize AI Software for AD/ADAS on R-Car SoC"
    }
  ],
  "features": "Linux kernel (4.4-CIP or 4.4-CIP-RT), 10+ years support with CIP project cooperation, Device Driver, Media Player IF with GStreamer, Video Codec H.264 decoder/encoder (OMX), Video processing with scaling/clipping/compositing, Graphics function with OpenGL ES (SGX)",
  "releaseInformation": "Next release: 4.4-CIP version VLP 2.1.25 (end of Dec 2026). Latest: 4.4-CIP version VLP 2.1.24 (Dec 26, 2025). Recent updates include VLP 2.1.23-update2 with both 4.4-CIP and 4.4-CIP-RT support.",
  "targetDeviceDescription": "Target Reference Boards: iWave RZ/G1H-PF Development Kit, iWave RZ/G1M-PF Development Kit, iWave RZ/G1N-PF Development Kit, iWave RZ/G1E-PF Development Kit, iWave RZ/G1C-PF Development Kit. All targets support Standard Version.",
  "images": [
    "https://www.renesas.com/sites/default/files/e2studio-screenshot.png"
  ],
  "evaluationBoards": [
    {
      "boardKitId": "rx71m-starter-kit-plus",
      "title": "Renesas Starter Kit+ for RX71M",
      "href": "/boards-kits/rx71m-starter-kit-plus"
    }
  ],
  "orderableProducts": [
    {
      "orderableId": "R5F571MFCDFB#V0",
      "href": "/product-parts/R5F571MGCDFB%2310"
    },
    {
      "orderableId": "R5F571MFCDFC#V0",
      "href": "/product-parts/R5F571MGCDFB%2330"
    }
  ],
  "featuredDocuments": [
    {
      "agileId": "X0052700",
      "dcpDocumentId": "R01DS0249EJ0120",
      "title": "RX71M Datasheet Group Rev.1.20",
      "type": "Datasheet",
      "language": "en",
      "href": "/documents/R01DS0249EJ0120"
    }
  ],
  "relatedDocumentsSecondary": [
    {
      "agileId": "X0052700",
      "dcpDocumentId": "R01DS0249EJ0120",
      "title": "RX71M Datasheet Group Rev.1.20",
      "type": "Datasheet",
      "language": "en",
      "href": "/documents/R01DS0249EJ0120"
    }
  ],
  "relatedSoftwareTools": [
    {
      "softwareToolName": "RZ/G Linux BSP",
      "href": "/software-tools/RZ/G Linux BSP"
    }
  ],
  "partner": [
    {
      "name": "TESSERA Technology Inc.",
      "url": "https://www.tessera.co.jp/eng/"
    }
  ],
  "relatedVideos": [
    {
      "videoId": "25586088",
      "title": "How to Use Event Link Control on RA0E1 Fast Prototyping Board",
      "url": "https://www.renesas.com/video/how-use-event-link-control-ra0e1-fast-prototyping-board"
    }
  ]
}

Changes

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