KiCad Plugin

PCB Auto Router provides a KiCad plugin that triggers auto-routing directly inside KiCad — no manual DSN export or SES import needed.

Install Plugin

  1. Download Plugin

    Go to the official website download page and download the KiCad plugin package (.zip).

  2. Open Extension Manager

    In KiCad main window or PCB editor, go to "Tools → Extension Manager", select "Install from File", choose the downloaded .zip and confirm.

  3. Restart KiCad

    Restart the KiCad PCB Editor after installation. The plugin will appear automatically in the top toolbar.

  4. Bind Shortcut Keys (Optional)

    No default shortcuts are assigned. Go to Preferences → Hotkeys, search "PCB Auto Router" and bind keys for auto route and single-net routing.

Usage

  • Auto Route

    Click the toolbar icon. The plugin syncs the current design and routes all nets, writing results directly back into KiCad.

  • Single Net Routing

    Select a net in the PCB editor and click the corresponding toolbar icon. The plugin routes only that net and writes it back incrementally without touching existing traces.

Note: On first use, the plugin automatically starts the PCB Auto Router process in the background. Make sure the software is installed correctly.