Who should use KLayout?

KLayout is an open-source project built for chip design engineers.

Does KLayout have a free plan?

Yes — KLayout is free to use.

Is KLayout still maintained?

Unverified. KLayout has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to KLayout?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Input Masks for Contact Form 7, AgizoAI HTML AI Clean Up, and Teecontrol Course Data.

KLayout is developed by Matthias Köfferlein.

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KLayout

Name: KLayout
Author: Matthias Köfferlein

FlathubDesign & Creative

KLayout is a mask layout viewer and editor designed specifically for the needs of chip design engineers. It provides tools to view, edit, and analyze complex layouts used in semiconductor manufacturing. The application supports standard formats and offers advanced features for electronics and engineering workflows.

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Overview

3 features

KLayout is a Design & Creative project. It focuses on viewing and editing complex mask layouts for semiconductor chip design. It is built as an open-source project for chip design engineers. It is available for free. KLayout is available on Linux.

Matthias Köfferlein builds and maintains KLayout. Among its 3 catalogued features are Mask Layout Viewing, Layout Editing, and Chip Design Tools.

Mask Layout Viewing
Layout Editing
Chip Design Tools

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Linux

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed19 Jul · 20:21 UTC
KLayout verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about KLayout

What does KLayout do?: KLayout focuses on viewing and editing complex mask layouts for semiconductor chip design. It is catalogued under Design & Creative on PulseGate.
Who should use KLayout?: KLayout is an open-source project built for chip design engineers.
Does KLayout have a free plan?: Yes — KLayout is free to use.
What platforms does KLayout run on?: KLayout runs on Linux.
Is KLayout still maintained?: Unverified. KLayout has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to KLayout?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Input Masks for Contact Form 7, AgizoAI HTML AI Clean Up, and Teecontrol Course Data.Input Masks for Contact Form 7 AgizoAI HTML AI Clean Up Teecontrol Course Data
Who makes KLayout?: KLayout is developed by Matthias Köfferlein.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
First seen: 19 Jul 2026
Built for: chip design engineers
Model: Open source
Solves: Viewing and editing complex mask layouts for semiconductor chip design.

Registered as

Flathub: de.klayout.KLayout

Developer

Matthias Köfferlein

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 70
Indexed: 19 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 19 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: klayout-flathub-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 19 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/de.klayout.KLayout

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