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CADCraft

Free open-source 2D CAD where AI agents can draft

Built for architects, engineers and students who want AutoCAD-style drawing with no license fee, plus DWG and DXF support.

Built by Wl. · MCP · Design Tools · Open Source · Free

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CADCraft is a Community listing on Launch Llama with 0 total upvotes, founded by Wl. who joined in Nov 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.

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Launched on Launch Llama Oct 29, 2026 · #2 of 6 that day

CADCraft

About

The editor is written from scratch in Rust, renders on the GPU, and runs in a browser through WebAssembly as well as on Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD. Every menu item, tool and prompt is exposed as a command that can be called by typing, by JSON or through an MCP client. An agent can inspect the drawing and render a screenshot to check its own output. A headless CLI also supports scripted drawings and batch conversion of DWG and DXF files.

Key Features

  • Draw with AutoCAD-style commands like LINE, CIRCLE, OFFSET and TRIM
  • Snap to object points using polar tracking and ortho modes
  • Organize drawings with layers, associative dimensions, hatches and tables
  • Lay out drawings in paper space for plotting to scale
  • Let AI agents drive commands through MCP, JSON control or a headless CLI
  • Open and export DWG, DXF, PDF, SVG and PNG files

Use Cases

  • Drafting plans and parts with an AutoCAD-style workflow on Windows, macOS, Linux or in a browser
  • Batch-converting DWG or DXF drawings to SVG or PNG in CI pipelines with the headless CLI
  • Having an AI agent draft a plate, dimension a part or convert a folder of DWG files over MCP

Who it is for

  • Architects, engineers, students and makers who already know AutoCAD workflows
  • Developers and teams automating drafting with AI agents or CI pipelines
  • Users who want CAD on Linux or in a browser without a license fee

Pricing

The editor is free with no license fee and no account needed to draw. Optional CADCraft Online Pro adds cloud drawings, version history and share links for $4.9/month or $29/year.

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FAQ

Is CADCraft really free?

Yes. CADCraft is open source under MIT OR Apache-2.0 and free to use on the desktop and in the browser, with no license fee and no account required to draw. Pro cloud features on this site are optional ($4.9/month or $29/year).

Is CADCraft made by Autodesk?

No. CADCraft is an independent, clean-room project by the ArtCraft team that recreates the AutoCAD-style workflow. It is not affiliated with Autodesk. AutoCAD is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc.

How do I download CADCraft?

Open the Download page and pick your platform. Windows uses an MSI installer, macOS a universal DMG and Linux a Flatpak or AppImage. You can also install CADCraft through the ArtCraft Launcher, which keeps it up to date.

Can CADCraft open DWG files?

Yes, in the desktop app. It opens DWG R13 through 2018 and reads DXF R12 through 2018 (ASCII and binary). It saves DXF and DWG in any version from 2000 to 2018 (2018 by default) and exports PDF, SVG and PNG. The online version reads DXF only for now. Entities it does not support yet are not kept on save, so keep a copy of your originals.

Can I use CADCraft online without installing anything?

Yes. Open the Use Online page and the full app loads in your browser through WebAssembly. It uses WebGPU when available and falls back to WebGL2. Chrome or Edge on a desktop computer gives the best experience.

How do AI agents control CADCraft?

Through an MCP server (cadcraft-cli mcp), a JSON control channel on the running app, or the headless command-line tool. Agents can run commands, query entities, inspect the drawing and render images to check their work.

What programming language is CADCraft written in?

CADCraft is written entirely in Rust. It renders on the GPU through wgpu, which uses WebGPU or WebGL2 in the browser and native graphics APIs on the desktop.

Is CADCraft ready for production work?

It is in early, fast development. Many core drafting commands already work, but some AutoCAD features are missing (for example, SHX fonts are not read yet). Review the project's roadmap and gap list, and keep backups.

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