Who should use rayforge?

rayforge is an open-source project built for makers and designers using laser cutters.

Yes — rayforge is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does rayforge run on?

rayforge runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is rayforge still active?

Unverified. rayforge 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.

Is rayforge open source?

Yes — rayforge is open source under the MIT license.

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rayforge

PyPIOther creative

rayforge is an open-source desktop application for laser cutting and engraving. It provides tools for designing, preparing, and sending jobs to laser cutters, supporting multiple platforms. Ideal for makers and designers seeking a free, cross-platform solution.

Open SourceMITCLImacOSWindowsLinux

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Overview

4 features

In the Other creative space, rayforge takes a focused approach. It focuses on simplifying the process of designing and executing laser cutting and engraving projects. rayforge is an open-source project aimed at makers and designers using laser cutters. The project is open source (MIT). It ships for the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

rayforge first shipped in 2025. Among its 4 catalogued features are laser cutting, engraving, and desktop app.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Laser cutting
Engraving
Desktop app
Cross-platform

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLImacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about rayforge

What does rayforge do?: Rayforge focuses on simplifying the process of designing and executing laser cutting and engraving projects. It is catalogued under Other creative on PulseGate.
Who should use rayforge?: rayforge is an open-source project built for makers and designers using laser cutters.
Is rayforge free?: Yes — rayforge is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does rayforge run on?: rayforge runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is rayforge still active?: Unverified. rayforge 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.
How long has rayforge been around?: rayforge first shipped in 2025.
Is rayforge open source?: Yes — rayforge is open source under the MIT license.

At a glance

Platforms: CLI
Languages: English
License: MIT
Built for: Makers and designers using laser cutters
Model: Open source
Solves: Simplifying the process of designing and executing laser cutting and engraving projects.

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Indexed: 27 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 27 Jun 2026

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Slug: rayforge-pypi-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
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Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/rayforge

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