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.
Related
- ArtCraft overview
- ArtCraft Launcher
- ArtCraft vs Adobe
- FigCraft — UI design sibling
- 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.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, checked on 29 October 2026.