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KiCad Parts Importer

by c.kuhligk@gmail.com Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Download KiCad 9+ compatible symbols, footprints & 3D from LCSC. Local backend via WebSocket (API URL in Settings).

Users
50
+2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#109K
#91K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 17 Apr 2026

Users

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Ratings count

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About KiCad Parts Importer

πŸš€ KiCad Parts Importer (Chrome Extension + required local backend) ⚠️ Important: This extension only works together with the required local backend. The backend is essential because it handles KiCad library file processing, symbol/footprint generation, and 3D model handling locally on your machine. KiCad Parts Importer adds import buttons to LCSC product pages and saves KiCad symbols, footprints, and 3D models directly into your chosen KiCad library. βœ… What it does β€’ πŸ–±οΈ Adds import buttons to LCSC product pages β€’ 🧩 Creates KiCad Symbol + Footprint + 3D Model via the required local backend β€’ πŸ“ Saves into your existing KiCad library structure β€’ πŸ§ͺ Supports EasyEDA-based and template-based import flows β€’ πŸ‘€ Includes previews and improved import guidance β€’ πŸ”’ Fully local: no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no data collection πŸ’‘ Why engineers use it β€’ ⚑ Speeds up symbol/footprint/3D model creation β€’ πŸ” Reduces repetitive library work β€’ 🧱 Helps keep KiCad libraries consistent β€’ πŸ›‘οΈ Everything runs on your own machine πŸ› οΈ How it works 1) Install the Chrome extension 2) Download and run the KiCad Parts Importer backend (required) 3) Create or select a KiCad library in the extension 4) Open an LCSC product page 5) Click Import β†’ the part is added to your KiCad library πŸ’Έ Plans & pricing β€’ πŸ†“ Free β€’ 🚫 No limits, no accounts β€’ 🌍 Open source πŸ“¦ Backend (required): https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer/releases πŸ”— Project page: https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer

Growth

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Version history

3 versions recorded
2.0.017 Apr 2026
1.0.114 Jan 2026
1.0.013 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
13 Jan 2026
Size
640 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ojkpgmndjlkghmaccanfophkcngdkpmi

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
http://localhost:8087/*https://www.lcsc.com/*https://lcsc.com/*https://*.lcsc.com/*https://*.lcsiglobal.com/*https://*.szlcsc.com/*

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