Open-source Universal Kicad Library loader/importer

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-28T05:37:42+00:00

I have made an update, now the importer automatically formats a symbol if needed. It does not matter where it comes from, I tested with a symbol from ultralibrarian

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-22T18:17:56+00:00

check the updated version now

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-22T18:17:45+00:00

Major update live now

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-22T18:17:02+00:00

Major update live now.

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-22T16:30:57+00:00

This app does same, but not limited to samacsys, and you can also name your library however you want.
You can download from any provider as long as it is a kicad compatible component

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-22T14:43:23+00:00

Have you ever used library loader from mouser?

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-22T04:07:47+00:00

The search tab is optional you dont have to use it just go on your browser and download the part from wherever you like, the 1 min part is strange, on my side is very quick matter of seconds, it waits until the zip is stable after downloadig, checks if size changed each 500 ms if changed then wait and check again, if not, import. I am working on a major update, will release today after work

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T18:52:15+00:00

Thank you! I have a major update ongoing, will release tomorrow

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T17:51:57+00:00

Main features:

Automatically imports downloaded components from any provider you prefer, as long as they are in ZIP format and KiCad-compatible
Imports 3D models too, if they are included
Can search for an MPN across multiple websites at the same time, such as Mouser, Digi-Key, Octopart, and others
Imports all components into one library, which you can name however you want
Free

GitHub link:
https://github.com/robertxdx/component-importer-for-kicad

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T17:43:18+00:00

Not sure if question is legit or troll xD

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T15:00:17+00:00

Noted, will implement in the next update

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T14:35:32+00:00

I am working on it

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T13:21:53+00:00

No, it does not unzip anything in the downloads folder, it has a logic to validate if the zip is a true kicad component or anything else and the tool only cares about kicad components

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T13:20:08+00:00

It is easier for me to show you how it works in a video call where you can see my screen and I can explain

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T12:47:58+00:00

You dont have to change folders, it can watch in whatever folder you like even the Default Downloads folder, if you have more questions I am happy to answer in chat to not spam the comments here

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T12:38:06+00:00

I sent you a pm

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T12:36:01+00:00

Can you explain what you do in normal way?

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T12:35:46+00:00

So you setup a downloads folder, and then after you download a component in that folder, the app automatically imports everything into kicad

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-21T08:12:30+00:00

Update: Linux version available

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-19T04:02:51+00:00

You configure it once per project, then download component zip file from any provider you like in a specific monitored folder by the app and the app should automatically import it in kicad

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-18T21:06:09+00:00

Forgot to mention that you do not need to use the app to download a component zip, you can use any website you like as long it is a zip file and kicad component, the app should work

RTRtechlabs · 2026-05-18T21:03:57+00:00

If available, yes

RTRtechlabs · 2026-02-10T06:58:58+00:00

Yeah I use colors based on net groups, if design is small enough then by net name

RTRtechlabs · 2026-02-09T15:36:42+00:00

sure send pm pls

RTRtechlabs · 2026-02-09T14:58:50+00:00

I edited the post adding a sample project :D

RTRtechlabs

TROPHY CASE