KiCad Parts Importer

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

As of June 2026, KiCad Parts Importer has 27 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+125.0%

Rating0%

5.00

1 reviews

Reviews0%

Version

2.0.0

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update, changed permissions.

History

10 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 7, 2026	12	5.00	1	1.0.1
Apr 19, 2026	13	5.00	1	1.0.1
Apr 24, 2026	22	5.00	1	2.0.0
May 1, 2026	22	5.00	1	2.0.0
May 8, 2026	16	5.00	1	2.0.0
May 12, 2026	24	5.00	1	2.0.0
May 18, 2026	25	5.00	1	2.0.0
May 25, 2026	20	5.00	1	2.0.0
May 31, 2026	19	5.00	1	2.0.0
Jun 7, 2026	25	5.00	1	2.0.0
Now	27	5.00	1	2.0.0

Changelog

Apr 19, 2026

description

🚀 KiCad Parts Importer (Chrome Extension + required local backend)

KiCad Parts Importer adds download/import buttons to LCSC product pages and saves
KiCad symbols, footprints, and 3D models directly into your chosen KiCad library.

✅ What it does
• 🖱️ One-click import buttons on LCSC.com product pages (and lists, if supported)
• 🧩 Builds KiCad Symbol + Footprint + 3D Model via the local backend
• 📁 Saves into your existing KiCad library structure (no reformatting)
• 🔒 Fully local: no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no data collection

💡 Why engineers use it
• ⚡ Speeds up symbol/footprint/3D model creation dramatically
• 🔁 Stop recreating parts: import, review, tweak, move on
• 🧱 Keeps libraries consistent and production-ready
• 🛡️ You stay in control: everything runs on your machine

🛠️ How it works
1) Install the Chrome extension
2) Download and run the KiCadPartsImporter Backend (required)
3) Create or select a KiCad library in the extension
4) Open an LCSC product page
5) Click Import → the part appears in your KiCad library instantly ✅

💸 Plans & pricing
• 🆓 Free
• 🚫 No limits, no accounts
• 🌍 Open source

📦 Backend (required):
https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer/releases

🔗 Project page:
https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer

🚀 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.

✅ What it does
• 🖱️ Adds import buttons to LCSC product pages
• 🧩 Creates KiCad Symbol + Footprint + 3D Model via the required local backend
• 📁 Saves into your existing KiCad library structure
• 🧪 Supports EasyEDA-based and template-based import flows
• 👀 Includes previews and improved import guidance
• 🔒 Fully local: no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no data collection

💡 Why engineers use it
• ⚡ Speeds up symbol/footprint/3D model creation
• 🔁 Reduces repetitive library work
• 🧱 Helps keep KiCad libraries consistent
• 🛡️ Everything runs on your own machine

🛠️ 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 → the part is added to your KiCad library

💸 Plans & pricing
• 🆓 Free
• 🚫 No limits, no accounts
• 🌍 Open source

📦 Backend (required):
https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer/releases

🔗 Project page:
https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer

Apr 19, 2026

short_description

Download KiCad symbols, footprints & 3D models from LCSC in one click.

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

Apr 19, 2026

host_permissions

http://localhost:8087/*, https://www.lcsc.com/*

http://localhost:8087/*, https://www.lcsc.com/*, https://lcsc.com/*, https://*.lcsc.com/*, https://*.lcsiglobal.com/*, https://*.szlcsc.com/*

Apr 19, 2026
permissions
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storage, notifications
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storage
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Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: http://localhost:8087/*, https://www.lcsc.com/*, https://lcsc.com/*, https://*.lcsc.com/*, https://*.lcsiglobal.com/*, https://*.szlcsc.com/*

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🚀 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.

✅ What it does
• 🖱️ Adds import buttons to LCSC product pages
• 🧩 Creates KiCad Symbol + Footprint + 3D Model via the required local backend
• 📁 Saves into your existing KiCad library structure
• 🧪 Supports EasyEDA-based and template-based import flows
• 👀 Includes previews and improved import guidance
• 🔒 Fully local: no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no data collection

💡 Why engineers use it
• ⚡ Speeds up symbol/footprint/3D model creation
• 🔁 Reduces repetitive library work
• 🧱 Helps keep KiCad libraries consistent
• 🛡️ Everything runs on your own machine

🛠️ 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 → the part is added to your KiCad library

💸 Plans & pricing
• 🆓 Free
• 🚫 No limits, no accounts
• 🌍 Open source

📦 Backend (required):
https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer/releases

🔗 Project page:
https://github.com/theautomatist/KiCad-Parts-Importer