# traces

> AI-assisted KiCad schematic metadata reconciliation, supplier sourcing, datasheets, and schematic review checks.

traces is a KiCad plugin and hosted service for electronics design workflows. The plugin helps users reconcile schematic metadata, choose suppliers, source parts from LCSC/JLCPCB/Digi-Key, fetch datasheets, and run schematic review checks.

## Install

```bash
pip install usetraces
usetraces install
```

Alternative:

```bash
uv tool install usetraces
usetraces install
```

## Key URLs

- Homepage: https://usetraces.com/
- Dashboard: https://usetraces.com/dashboard
- Health: https://usetraces.com/health
- PyPI package: https://pypi.org/project/usetraces/
- Source repository: https://github.com/usetraces/traces

## Notes For Agents

- Browser users should install the KiCad plugin before attempting dashboard workflows.
- The public package name is `usetraces`; the installed KiCad plugin appears as `traces`.
- Protected job and billing APIs require user authentication.