svg2mod
Convert Inkscape SVG drawings to KiCad footprint modules (by svg2mod)
JLC2KiCad_lib
JLC2KICAD_lib is a python script that generate a component library (schematic, footprint and 3D model ) for KiCad from the JLCPCB/easyEDA library. (by TousstNicolas)

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GNU General Public License v3.0 only | MIT License |
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svg2mod
Posts with mentions or reviews of svg2mod.
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How to approach faceplate design?
I really like svg2mod which lets you create multi layer KiCad footprint files converted from Inkscape (or whatever tool you like for svg).
JLC2KiCad_lib
Posts with mentions or reviews of JLC2KiCad_lib.
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wasn't there a python script to get the jlcpcb libraries and put em on kicad?
Had a little more time to dig into it. This library works perfectly if you're comfortable with python via command line: https://github.com/TousstNicolas/JLC2KiCad_lib
What are some alternatives?
When comparing svg2mod and JLC2KiCad_lib you can also consider the following projects:
kicad-parts-placer - Auto place components into pcbnew from a centroid file. Useful for maintaining a common board form factor.
InteractiveHtmlBom - Interactive HTML BOM generation plugin for KiCad, EasyEDA, Eagle, Fusion360 and Allegro PCB designer
panelize-plugin - Automatic KiCad panelization plugin
splendida - 256 WS2812B LEDs arranged in Fermat's Spiral Shape
mch2022-project - Overview of the MCH2022 Badge project
kicad-jlcpcb-tools - Plugin to generate BOM + CPL files for JLCPCB, assigning LCSC part numbers directly from the plugin, query the JLCPCB parts database, lookup datasheets and much more.

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