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openboardview · v10.0.0 • deprecated
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File viewer for .brd files
brew install --cask openboardview 36
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v10.0.01mo ago9.95.2→10.0.0
Review
Mar 11, 2026OpenBoardView is a specialized viewer for .brd files, catering to electronics engineers and designers. It offers cross-platform support and is actively maintained, making it a reliable tool for viewing and analyzing circuit board designs.
OpenBoardView allows users to view and analyze .brd files, which are commonly used in electronics design.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community following.
Community: There is limited recent community discussion, with only an old mention on Hacker News and no activity on Reddit.
Pros
- + Specialized functionality for viewing .brd files
- + Cross-platform support
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent community engagement
Community Mentions
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