KiCad Library Manager

What can you do with KiLM?

KiLM centralizes how you handle symbol, footprint, and 3D model libraries across projects and workstations. It helps maintain consistency in your designs with a standardized approach to library management.

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Take a guided tour

Follow the Getting Started tutorial to learn the basics and set up your first KiLM configuration.

Start a new setup

pip install kilm

Successfully installed kilm-1.0.0

kilm init

Initializing new KiLM configuration…

Our installation guide has step-by-step instructions for installing KiLM using pip, pipx, or from source, setting up a new project from an existing configuration, and more.

Learn

Key Features

Learn about KiLM’s core capabilities and how they can improve your workflow.

Explore Features

Project Architecture

Understand how KiLM organizes and manages your libraries.

View Architecture

Command Reference

Explore the complete list of commands and their options.

View Commands

Configuration Options

Learn how to customize KiLM to fit your specific needs.

View Config Options

Extend

Add External Libraries

Integrate third-party symbol, footprint, and 3D model libraries.

Create Project Templates

Standardize designs with reusable project templates.

Set Environment Variables

Configure KiCad environment variables directly through KiLM.

Manage Pinned Libraries

Keep your favorite libraries readily accessible within KiCad.