Is there a prebuilt version

[HarjitSi]

I would love to just try it, rather than install and build the rust back end. Thanks.

[drandyhaas]

Yes! As of v0.15.0 (just released), python build_router.py downloads a prebuilt grid_router binary for your OS — no Rust toolchain needed. Prebuilts are available for Linux x86_64, macOS arm64, and Windows x86_64.

Release: https://github.com/drandyhaas/KiCadRoutingTools/releases/tag/v0.15.0

Full quick start:

git clone https://github.com/drandyhaas/KiCadRoutingTools.git
cd KiCadRoutingTools
python build_router.py     # downloads prebuilt binary for your OS
python install_plugin.py   # installs the KiCad plugin

Then in KiCad: Tools → External Plugins → KiCadRoutingTools.

If you're on a platform without a prebuilt (Intel Mac, Linux arm64, etc.), build_router.py falls back to a local cargo build. Let me know if you hit any snags!