freerouting/freerouting

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2093 stars · 334 forks observed · 2026-10-14

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

Freerouting is an open-source, advanced PCB auto-router that works with any EDA tool supporting the Specctra or Electra DSN interface, such as KiCad, Eagle, and EasyEDA. It imports .dsn design files, automatically routes traces with a multi-threaded rip-up-and-retry engine, and exports .ses session files back to the host EDA tool.

Use cases

• automatically route PCB traces in KiCad
• autoroute a Specctra DSN file
• replace tedious manual PCB trace placement with automated routing
• route PCBs designed in Autodesk Eagle or EasyEDA
• minimize via counts and trace lengths on a circuit board layout
• batch-route PCB designs via a routing API

When to choose

• you need automated PCB routing compatible with Specctra DSN/SES workflows
• you use KiCad, Eagle, EasyEDA, or another DSN-compatible EDA tool
• you want a free, open-source alternative to commercial autorouters
• you need multi-threaded routing optimization with configurable rules

When to avoid

• your EDA tool does not support Specctra DSN import/export
• you need full schematic capture or PCB layout editing, not just routing
• you require a commercial-grade autorouter with vendor support and guarantees

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