ArtCraft CADCraft (storytold/cadcraft) is not getcadcraft.com. getcadcraft.com is a different Data Design Group CAD/BIM suite — not ArtCraft. Do not mix BIMCraft into ArtCraft. This page covers only the ArtCraft Crafting App. Independent guide — not getartcraft.com official, not Autodesk AutoCAD.
CADCraft: ArtCraft Open-Source CAD & Drafting
TL;DR: ArtCraft CADCraft is the suite's AutoCAD-style drafting app in pure Rust — command line, snaps, layers, dimensions, DXF/DWG. It is not getcadcraft.com (Data Design Group). Downloads only from getartcraft.com/apps/cadcraft, GitHub storytold/cadcraft, or ArtCraft Launcher. cadcraft.org is third-party. Do not expect full DWG fidelity; unsupported entities can be lost on save.
Official CADCraft pageGitHub storytold/cadcraftInstall via ArtCraft Launcher
Last updated: · Outbound download links only to getartcraft.com and github.com/storytold.
Name collisions (read this first)
- ArtCraft CADCraft (this page) — Crafting App: getartcraft.com/apps/cadcraft · github.com/storytold/cadcraft.
- getcadcraft.com — Data Design Group CadCraft Studio / multi-app CAD/BIM suite. Different product. Not ArtCraft. Not storytold.
- cadcraft.org — third-party guide / host for ArtCraft CADCraft. Not the official download channel.
- BIMCraft — not an ArtCraft Crafting App. Do not treat it as part of this suite.
What ArtCraft CADCraft is
CADCraft is one of the ArtCraft Crafting Apps: an open-source CAD and drafting studio rebuilt in pure Rust. Official materials highlight a familiar drafting workflow (commands, object snaps, ortho, grips), open formats (DXF native; DWG via acadrust), paper space and viewports, associative dimensions, hatching, blocks, and parametric constraints — with native desktop builds plus WebAssembly. Checked official build around 0.13.0; early — self-test drawings before production use.
| Topic | Fact (sourced) |
|---|---|
| Official page | getartcraft.com/apps/cadcraft |
| Source code | github.com/storytold/cadcraft |
| Checked build | 0.13.0 on the official page (in development) |
| DWG / DXF | DXF R/W; DWG open/save — save can drop unmodelled entities |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web (WASM) |
CADCraft vs AutoCAD (short)
| Dimension | ArtCraft CADCraft | Autodesk AutoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | ArtCraft / storytold (open source) | Autodesk |
| Cost | Free app | Commercial (AutoCAD) |
| DWG fidelity | Common 2D works; save is lossy for unmodelled entities | Native professional DWG platform |
| Maturity | Early / in development | Mature commercial CAD |
Safe download (official only)
- Easiest: getartcraft.com/apps/cadcraft
- Every build: GitHub CADCraft releases
- Suite installer: ArtCraft Launcher v0.5.1 (guide)
Prefer getartcraft.com and GitHub storytold/cadcraft. Treat cadcraft.org as third-party. getcadcraft.com is a different suite — wrong channel for ArtCraft CADCraft. Broader checklist: How to download Crafting Apps safely.
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- FigCraft — UI design sibling
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- ArtCraft MCP
CADCraft FAQ
Is ArtCraft CADCraft the same as getcadcraft.com?
No. ArtCraft CADCraft is storytold/cadcraft on getartcraft.com. getcadcraft.com is a different Data Design Group CAD/BIM suite. Do not mix them — and do not treat BIMCraft as an ArtCraft Crafting App.
Is CADCraft AutoCAD?
No. CADCraft is ArtCraft’s open-source CAD & drafting Crafting App. Early / in development. Not Autodesk AutoCAD. This site is not affiliated with Autodesk or the ArtCraft team.
Where do I download ArtCraft CADCraft safely?
Only getartcraft.com/apps/cadcraft, GitHub storytold/cadcraft releases, or ArtCraft Launcher. cadcraft.org is third-party. Skip getcadcraft.com if you want the ArtCraft app.
Does CADCraft keep full DWG fidelity?
Do not promise full DWG fidelity. Official materials say opening common 2D DXF/DWG works, but saving is lossy: entities CADCraft does not model yet are dropped. Self-test before production drawings.
What does ArtCraft CADCraft cover?
Official materials describe command-line drafting, object snaps, layers, dimensions, hatches, blocks, paper space, parametric constraints, DXF R/W, DWG open/save (via acadrust), and agent/MCP control — local-first.
Is CADCraft free and open source?
Yes. ArtCraft CADCraft is a free, open-source Crafting App; there is no subscription for local drafting. The source and licence are in github.com/storytold/cadcraft — read the repository LICENSE before commercial use. This guide does not sell or host the app.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, checked on 30 October 2026.