FAQ
Share electronics design projects as a link, free for the core. KiCad supported today, more formats coming. Upload a project.
Is this only for KiCad?
No. BoardRepo is project sharing for electronics. KiCad is the first format we support end to end because it is open and easy to render, but the board pages, links, and previews are built to be tool-agnostic. Support for more EDA tools is on the roadmap.
Is BoardRepo really free?
Yes. Sharing electronics projects, public or private link, with previews, downloads, and generated build files, is free forever. Later we will add paid plans for teams, larger storage, and advanced review workflows, but the core sharing you use today stays free.
Do people need the design tool to open my project?
No. Anyone with the link sees the schematic, PCB, and 3D previews in the browser and can download the source and generated artifacts. No install, no account required to view a shared link.
Are private projects searchable?
No. Private links are unlisted and never indexed. Add a password and BoardRepo gates previews and downloads behind it. Only public projects show up in browse, search, and on your profile.
What can I upload today?
A source zip from KiCad v6 or newer. BoardRepo reads the project file, schematics, PCBs, symbol and footprint libraries, 3D models, docs, and any fabrication outputs you include, within the current size limits.
What gets generated?
A KiCad-based worker produces schematic PDFs and SVGs, board previews, Gerbers, and drill files, alongside the original source download, so recipients get build-ready outputs without opening the design tool.