KiCad Library Manager (KiLM)

Professional KiCad library management with cross-platform support and seamless team collaboration.

Quickstart~1 min

# Install with pipx (recommended - isolated environment)
pipx install kilm

# Alternative: using uv (fastest)
uv pip install kilm

# Verify installation
kilm --version

# Check KiCad detection
kilm status

# Initialize library in your project
kilm init --name my-library --description "My KiCad components"

# Set up KiCad configuration
kilm setup

New to KiLM? Start with the Getting Started guide for a complete walkthrough, then explore Configuration options.

Installation Methods - pipx, uv, pip, and development setup
Getting Started - creator and consumer workflows
Configuration - KiLM and KiCad integration
Development Setup - contribute with type safety

Learn

Creator & Consumer Workflows

Learn how to set up shared libraries and use them across teams with Git integration. Learn workflows

Development & Contributing

Quality standards, modern Python development practices, and contribution guidelines. Contribute

Complete CLI Reference

Every command with detailed options, examples, and cross-platform usage. Browse commands

Configuration Management

KiLM and KiCad configuration files, backup systems, and environment variables. Configure setup

Extend

Add External Libraries

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

Create Project Templates

Standardize designs with reusable project templates. Create template

Set Environment Variables

Configure KiCad environment variables directly through KiLM. Set env vars

Manage Pinned Libraries

Keep your favorite libraries readily accessible within KiCad. Manage pins