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πŸš€ KiCad Library Browser & Exporter

A powerful desktop tool to simplify KiCad component library management.
Designed for engineers, hobbyists, and hardware teams who want clean, organized, and reliable PCB libraries.


πŸ”§ Features

  • Multi-Library Management – Load and process multiple ZIP library files simultaneously
  • Complete Export – Extract symbols (.kicad_sym), footprints (.kicad_mod), and 3D models
  • Symbol–Footprint Mapping Viewer – Instantly visualize assignments and detect missing links
  • Batch Processing – Export entire libraries with a single click
  • Clean File Naming – Automatically remove redundant prefixes for consistency
  • Procurement Integration – Built-in browser for sourcing components
  • Professional UI – Modern dark-theme interface for ease of use

πŸ’‘ Why Use This Tool?

PCB designers often struggle with:

  • Scattered and inconsistent libraries
  • Missing footprint assignments
  • Manual validation across projects
  • Time-consuming organization

This tool solves those issues by providing a centralized solution for library management, validation, and export.

βœ… Reduce design errors
βœ… Save hours of manual cleanup
βœ… Improve project documentation with CSV export
βœ… Streamline quality control


πŸ›  Technical Highlights

  • Built with Python + Tkinter β†’ Cross-platform compatibility
  • Distributed as a standalone EXE β†’ No Python installation required
  • Supports all KiCad library formats
  • Persistent settings and user preferences

πŸ“¦ Installation

  1. πŸ“₯ Download
  2. Run the standalone executable
  3. Start browsing & exporting your libraries β€” no setup required!

πŸ“Έ Screenshots

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πŸ“‘ Roadmap

  • Plugin integration with KiCad
  • Advanced filtering & search
  • Cloud-based library sync
  • BOM integration with sourcing platforms

🀝 Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome!
Please open issues or pull requests on GitHub.


πŸ“œ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License β€” see the LICENSE file for details.


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