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cadcraft · v0.8.0

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Computer-aided design and drafting tool

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brew install --cask cadcraft
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v0.8.0
today0.7.0→0.8.0
4d ago0.6.2→0.7.0
5d ago0.5.0→0.6.2
7d ago0.4.0→0.5.0

Review

Oct 10, 2026

CADCraft is an open-source, Rust-based CAD tool offering a clean-room AutoCAD-style experience. It appeals to developers, hobbyists, and designers seeking a modern, lightweight alternative for 2D and 3D design work.

CADCraft is a computer-aided design and drafting tool that enables users to create and edit 2D and 3D designs.

Maturity: The project is actively developed with a growing community, though it has several open issues indicating it's still in early stages.

Community: CADCraft has garnered some interest on Hacker News with a few mentions, but there is limited discussion in the broader community.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven development
  • + Modern Rust implementation for efficiency and safety
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Clean-room implementation fostering innovation

Cons

  • - Still in early development with limited features
  • - User interface may lack polish compared to established CAD tools
  • - Limited ecosystem and community resources
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RustLast commit: Oct 10, 2026

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