Easy to Use Server for the Kicad Plugin and Content Manager
Posted4 months ago
github.comTechstory
supportivepositive
Debate
10/100
KicadPlugin ManagerOpen Source
Key topics
Kicad
Plugin Manager
Open Source
A new open-source server for KiCad Plugin and Content Manager is introduced, making it easier to host custom repositories.
Snapshot generated from the HN discussion
Discussion Activity
Light discussionFirst comment
N/A
Peak period
1
Start
Avg / period
1
Key moments
- 01Story posted
Sep 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM EDT
4 months ago
Step 01 - 02First comment
Sep 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM EDT
0s after posting
Step 02 - 03Peak activity
1 comments in Start
Hottest window of the conversation
Step 03 - 04Latest activity
Sep 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM EDT
4 months ago
Step 04
Generating AI Summary...
Analyzing up to 500 comments to identify key contributors and discussion patterns
Discussion (1 comments)
Showing 1 comments
paddi91Author
4 months ago
KiCad provides a handy Plugin and Content Manager to find and install plugins and other extensions. However, beside the official KiCad repository, which is regulated, it is nearly impossible to provide a self-hosted repository.
This application provides an easy to set up service to serve the KiCad PCM.
View full discussion on Hacker News
ID: 45178927Type: storyLast synced: 11/17/2025, 6:07:15 PM
Want the full context?
Jump to the original sources
Read the primary article or dive into the live Hacker News thread when you're ready.