ProtoFlow

AI-powered PCB design tool for engineers and hardware teams

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the datasheet-grounded footprint generation answer above is a good sign, most tools in this space cut corners there. curious about the multiplayer side instead: if two people on a team are editing the same schematic at once and one of them touches a net the other just wired up, does the tool merge those changes live, or is it more like a lock where only one person can be editing a given section at a time?

The universal component search alone is a huge win, honestly saves so much clicking around when you're juggling hundreds of parts.

The schematic-to-KiCad export is such a thoughtful touch, it removes the biggest friction point for hobbyists jumping between tools. Love that it stays free too.

Took it for a quick spin on a simple sensor circuit and the component search actually pulled up obscure parts without me digging through five tabs. The export to KiCad landed cleanly with the nets intact, which is rare for free tools like this.

The KiCad and Altium export is a nice touch, but a version history with diffs would make this so much more useful. Being able to roll back or compare iterations of a schematic without leaving the app would save a lot of headaches, especially on longer projects.

honestly this looks really promising for schematic work, the export options are great. one thing that would help me out though is adding a version history or diff tool so i can see what changed between iterations of a schematic, since i tend to iterate a lot before finalizing a design

Would love to see a collaborative mode where a teammate can review and comment on a schematic in real time, kind of like Google Docs but for circuit blocks. Also a version history view would help a lot when iterating on a design across days.

The universal component search alone is worth it, found obscure parts in seconds that usually take me digging through Mouser and DigiKey. Clean interface and the AI assistant actually understands circuit context instead of just spitting generic suggestions.

The universal component search feels like the real standout here. Jumping between datasheets and libraries is usually where schematic work grinds to a halt, and building that as a first-class piece of the flow instead of an afterthought is a smart call.

the universal component search is honestly such an underrated detail, it saves you from digging through a million libraries just to find the right part. love that it exports cleanly to KiCad too

The universal component search is genuinely useful and the AI suggestions felt surprisingly on point. Smooth export to KiCad is a huge plus for someone like me who bounces between tools.

Took ProtoFlow for a quick spin and the universal component search actually found obscure parts I usually hunt down across five different libraries. Exporting straight to KiCad without manually remapping symbols saved me a solid chunk of time.

One thing that would make ProtoFlow even better is a built-in library of common reference designs or starter schematics. When you're new to PCB design, having a few solid templates to fork from (like a basic ESP32 dev board or a simple buck converter) would save a ton of time and help people learn good schematic practices right from the start.

The AI assistant sounds genuinely useful, especially for new users who get stuck on part selection. One thing that would help me a lot though is a built-in version history for schematics, so I can compare changes and roll back if an AI suggestion doesn't quite work out.

Honestly the universal component search is way faster than digging through library files in KiCad, saved me a solid chunk of time on a recent project. The AI suggestions were actually useful too, not just generic stuff.

The universal component search is genuinely faster than digging through library files, and the AI assistant caught a net I forgot to connect on my first schematic. Exporting straight into KiCad worked without any cleanup, which is rare.

the universal component search alone is worth it, found parts way faster than digging through digikey. exporting to kicad worked smoothly for me too

The KiCad export has been a lifesaver for getting quick prototypes going. One thing that would help a lot is adding a built-in ERC check before export so I can catch unconnected pins or power mismatches right in the schematic view instead of hunting them down later in KiCad.

Honestly the universal component search is a game changer, found parts in like two seconds that usually take me forever to dig up. Slick that it drops right into KiCad too.