Signal K Server is an open-source Node.js application that functions as a central data hub for marine electronics, implementing the Signal K standard for boats. It aggregates data from various sources such as NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and SeaTalk, then makes this information available to other applications and devices via WebSockets and HTTP APIs. Currently at stable version 2.25.0, the project maintains an active release cadence with frequent minor and patch updates, often including beta versions, addressing features, fixes, and performance improvements. Key differentiators include its role as a vendor-agnostic data standard implementer, its extensibility through a robust plugin architecture, and its ability to run efficiently on embedded hardware like Raspberry Pis and Victron Cerbo GX devices. It enables a wide range of functionalities such as serving as a wireless AIS and navigation hub for popular marine apps, providing anchor watches, functioning as a weather station, and generating automatic logbooks.
npm install signalk-serverVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Demonstrates how to programmatically start and stop a Signal K server instance with a basic configuration, listening on a specified port. This is useful for embedding or testing.
Upgrade your Node.js environment to version 24 (LTS recommended) using `nvm install 24 && nvm use 24` or your preferred Node.js version manager.
Review your server's security configuration, adjust `allow_readonly` setting, or configure authentication for remote WebSocket providers. Exercise caution if using `DISABLE_SECURITY_ACTIVATION` as it can weaken security.
Upgrade to `arm/v8` (64-bit ARM) hardware or use `signalk-server` versions prior to 2.22.0 if `arm/v7` compatibility is strictly required.
Clear browser cache if UI issues arise after an upgrade. Report any significant UI breakage or compatibility problems to the project maintainers.
Plugin developers should verify compatibility of their plugins with the updated `baconjs` version if they directly or indirectly interact with its streams or related APIs. Update plugins to their latest compatible versions.
Upgrade Node.js to version 24 (LTS recommended) using a tool like `nvm` (`nvm install 24 && nvm use 24`).
Stop the application currently occupying the port, or configure `signalk-server` to use a different port by modifying its `settings.json` or by passing a `port` option to the `start` function if used programmatically.
Configure proper authentication credentials for your WebSocket provider connections, or explicitly set `allow_readonly: true` in your server's security configuration if anonymous read access is intended (with awareness of security implications).
Update the problematic plugin to its latest version, or check the plugin's documentation for compatibility with `signalk-server` versions >=2.24.0. If no update is available, consider reporting the issue to the plugin developer or temporarily downgrading `signalk-server`.
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