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Automater compared with fabPlane
DetailAutomater logo AutomaterfabPlane logo fabPlane
What it doesSidekick to all your AI agents Design PCBs with an agent that works in KiCad
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingAutomater Lite is free. Automater PRO is a yearly paid upgrade. Not given
Key features
  • Searchable library of all AI sessions across 41 tools
  • Supports 45 session formats from 41 apps and CLIs
  • One-click resume for 11 supported tools
  • Runs on Windows x64, macOS Apple silicon, and Linux x86_64
  • PRO adds chat, computer control, and managed sessions
  • AI agent drafts schematics and board layouts based on text descriptions
  • Review changes as diffs before applying to your project
  • Works directly on KiCad .kicad_pro files with no conversion needed
  • Catalog of open hardware projects to explore and edit
  • Manufacturing checks and ordering integration
  • 3D board preview and visualization
  • Browser-based project exploration without desktop app
  • MCP server support for Claude Code and Codex
  • Autorouter and design rule checker integration
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows and Linux
What makes it different
  • Free, no sign-up required with full core features included
  • All session data stays local on your machine by default
  • Works with 41 AI tools and CLIs including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, Grok and Copilot
  • Instant notifications when an agent needs your approval or input
  • AI agent works inside real KiCad, not screenshots, with every change reviewable as a diff
  • Completely free to download and use with no conversion or lock-in of your files
  • Catalog of open hardware designs ready to build or fork
  • Integrated manufacturing workflow from design review to order
  • Works with existing KiCad projects without requiring reimport
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 no change since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)2821
Referring domains (Majestic)11817

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