The Tkined network editor provides a framework for an extensible network management platform. Extensions are usually written in Tcl based on the Tnm extension. This allows to integrate site or network specific management tools at very low costs. The Tcl API allows to control every aspect of the editor which makes it possible to even automate standard user interactions with Tcl scripts.

Network maps can be maintained by using the editing features provided by Tkined or using automated tools. The source distribution contains applications to discover IP networks, to support the network layout process, to troubleshoot IP networks using SNMP in combination with other standard tools (e.g. traceroute) and to monitor network status using SNMP or selected SUN RPCs.