LibreCAD
LibreCAD-Projekt (Community, ehemals u.a. Ries van Twisk, Armin Stebich, Dongxu Li) · current 2.2.1.5
The current version of LibreCAD is 2.2.1.5 (as of 02/05/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
LibreCAD at a glance
LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application used for technical drawings, floor plans, and design sketches. Organizations typically deploy it where basic to intermediate 2D drafting is required without the licensing costs of commercial CAD suites.
Sysadmins usually manage LibreCAD as a packaged or portable installation on workstation machines, rolling it out via standard Linux package managers or platform-specific installers on Windows and macOS. Development is community-driven on GitHub, with releases appearing irregularly as a mix of stable versions and automated pre-release builds from the development branch. Alongside tagged stable releases, rolling alpha or nightly builds are published separately and should not be confused with production-ready versions.
When updating, administrators should note that macOS builds are sometimes unsigned, requiring additional manual steps to allow execution. As the project is maintained by a limited volunteer community, it is advisable to review release notes for fixes related to DXF/DWG file format compatibility, since these affect interoperability with other CAD systems used across an organization.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1.5 | STABLE | 02/05/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of LibreCAD?
- LibreCAD 2.2.1.5, released 02/05/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the LibreCAD release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new LibreCAD updates?
- Tick LibreCAD off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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