Top 5 OpenSCAD scad Projects

BOSL2

1 47 2,319 9.6 OpenSCAD

The Belfry OpenScad Library, v2.0. An OpenSCAD library of shapes, masks, and manipulators to make working with OpenSCAD easier. BETA

Project mention: Open source CAD in the browser (Solvespace) | news.ycombinator.com | 2026-03-31

using BOSL2 alleviates most issues I've run into with OpenScad for chamfers also on, but it is an extra set of functions you need to remember sadly
https://github.com/BelfrySCAD/BOSL2
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BOSL

2 18 691 0.0 OpenSCAD

The Belfry OpenScad Library - A library of tools, shapes, and helpers to make OpenScad easier to use.

Project mention: Show HN: LuaCAD – Parametric CAD Scripted in Lua | news.ycombinator.com | 2026-08-14

Thanks! It natively supports all BOSL2 functions which include a chamfer argument (https://github.com/revarbat/BOSL/wiki#common-arguments). So that makes it quite straightforward to add chamfers to everything!
tryadactyl

3 18 152 5.1 OpenSCAD

Methodology for custom tuning a concave, column-staggered, split keyboard with thumb clusters (AKA Dactyl). Centered on an OpenSCAD library for designing all sorts of ortholinear-ish keyboards supporting a variety of keycaps including Cherry profile. Additionally supports trackpoints, and 5-way navigation switches.
navcaps

4 6 78 3.2 OpenSCAD

3D printable keycaps and MX-compatible mounts for directional navigation switches, along with trackpoint extension stems
jang-seeder-wheel

5 1 14 2.7 OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD Jang Seed Roller

NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).

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I wanted a camera that doesn't exist – so I built it

3 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 6 Jan 2026
Older developers are down with the vibe coding vibe

2 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 31 Aug 2025
The Belfry OpenScad Library

1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 23 Dec 2023
Can you add male or female bolt threads in Prusa Slicer?

1 project | /r/prusa3d | 8 Dec 2023
My first project with the BOSL2 library

1 project | /r/openscad | 7 Dec 2023
Polygon paths using logo like commands?

2 projects | /r/openscad | 16 Jun 2023
Bend Lines (machining reference) - DXF.

1 project | /r/openscad | 19 May 2023
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Index

What are some of the best open-source scad projects in OpenSCAD? This list will help you:

#	Project	Stars
1	BOSL2	2,319
2	BOSL	691
3	tryadactyl	152
4	navcaps	78
5	jang-seeder-wheel	14

OpenSCAD scad

Top 5 OpenSCAD scad Projects

BOSL2

SaaSHub

BOSL

tryadactyl

navcaps

jang-seeder-wheel

OpenSCAD scad discussion

OpenSCAD scad related posts

I wanted a camera that doesn't exist – so I built it

Older developers are down with the vibe coding vibe

The Belfry OpenScad Library

Can you add male or female bolt threads in Prusa Slicer?

My first project with the BOSL2 library

Polygon paths using logo like commands?

Bend Lines (machining reference) - DXF.

Index

Did you know that OpenSCAD is the 69th most popular programming language based on number of references?

Did you know that OpenSCAD is
the 69th most popular programming language
based on number of references?