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# KiCad Libraries
All custom components libraries for kicad.
This hub houses a comprehensive collection of symbols and footprints for the electronic components used in the projects. Every HW project developed must use this library to make sure that a certain consistency, efficiency, improvement and versioning is maintained.
# Getting Started
1. Clone the repository:
- Download a copy of the entire library collection to your local machine
2. Configure KiCad Paths:
- Open KiCad Preferences -> **Configure Paths**.
- Add a new **Environment Variable** named **KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR** and click OK.
- Open KiCad Preferences -> **Symbol Libraries** / **Footprint Libraries** and set them up as in the table below.
| Libraries type | Nickname | Library Path | Library Format |
| -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Symbols | GhostCat | `${KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR}`/sym-lib-table | Table |
| Footprints | GhostCat | `${KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR}`/fp-lib-table | Table |