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KiCad Lite EDA

by KiCadv5.1.9

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KiCad is a free software suite for electronic design automation. It facilitates the design of schematics for electronic circuits and their conversion to PCB designs.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id KiCad.KiCad.Lite --exact --version 5.1.9

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for KiCad Lite EDA

KiCad Lite EDA uses EXE. The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)
kicad-5.1.9_1-x86_64-lite.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for KiCad Lite EDA →

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Installers · v5.1.9

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2022-23947affects v6.0.1Feb 4, 2022

    A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Gerber Viewer gerber and excellon DCodeNumber parsing functionality of KiCad EDA 6.0.1 and master commit de006fc010. A specially-crafted gerber or excellon file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malici...

  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2022-23946affects v6.0.1Feb 4, 2022

    A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Gerber Viewer gerber and excellon GCodeNumber parsing functionality of KiCad EDA 6.0.1 and master commit de006fc010. A specially-crafted gerber or excellon file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malici...

Source: NVD, updated 1h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install KiCad Lite EDA on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id KiCad.KiCad.Lite --exact --version 5.1.9. winget downloads the installer from KiCad and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install KiCad Lite EDA silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id KiCad.KiCad.Lite --exact 5.1.9 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for KiCad Lite EDA?
KiCad Lite EDA uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: kicad-5.1.9_1-x86_64-lite.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall KiCad Lite EDA via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id KiCad.KiCad.Lite --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from KiCad Lite EDA's Apps & Features entry.
Is KiCad Lite EDA free?
KiCad Lite EDA is distributed under GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3. Refer to the publisher (https://www.kicad.org) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does KiCad Lite EDA work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls KiCad Lite EDA directly from the publisher.
How do I keep KiCad Lite EDA up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id KiCad.KiCad.Lite --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of KiCad Lite EDA from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 5.1.9latest
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