Frequently Asked Questions

Skimatly is an AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) platform that transforms natural language commands into professional IEEE-standard schematics. Simply describe your circuit in plain English, and our multi-agent AI system designs it for you in minutes.

Skimatly is designed for students learning electronics, hobbyists and makers building DIY projects, professional engineers prototyping designs, and hardware startups accelerating product development. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Skimatly makes circuit design faster and more accessible.

Skimatly uses advanced AI technology to understand your circuit description in plain English and automatically generates professional schematics. Our AI analyzes your requirements, selects the right components from our extensive library, and creates properly connected circuits that follow industry standards. The entire process takes minutes, making circuit design faster and more accessible.

Skimatly is currently in closed beta. Join the waitlist and we'll invite you in batches.

Yes. Skimatly is a working product currently in closed beta and is actively evolving. It is not a finished public release yet, so beta users should expect improvements, rough edges, and frequent iteration.

Waitlist members receive early access to Skimatly before the public launch, exclusive pricing discounts for early adopters, priority support during beta testing, the opportunity to shape product development through feedback, and regular updates on new features and launch timeline.

We're working hard to deliver a polished, reliable product. While we don't have a specific launch date yet, waitlist members will be the first to know when we're ready. We'll send regular updates on our progress.

Our library includes over 20,000 high-quality component symbols covering microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, STM32, etc.), sensors (temperature, motion, pressure, etc.), power management ICs, communication modules (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa), passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors), and much more. The library is continuously expanding based on user needs.

Skimatly produces IEEE-style schematics using KiCad library symbols, so your designs are clean and easy to review. Compliance with any specific standard is still part of your own verification process: always have a qualified engineer review designs before manufacturing.

Yes. You can import existing .kicad_sch files or full KiCad projects, and export a single sheet as .kicad_sch or your whole project as a zip to open directly in KiCad.

Absolutely! Skimatly generates a starting point based on your description. You have full control to modify, refine, and customize the schematic to meet your exact requirements. Think of it as an intelligent design assistant, not a replacement for your engineering expertise.

Skimatly has a Free plan to get started. Skimatly Pro is $20/month during closed beta and will increase to $29/month at public launch; members who join during beta keep their rate while their subscription stays active. See the Pricing page for details.

We are exploring pricing models for students, makers, and professional users, including accessible entry points. Final plans will be shared before public launch.

Yes. Skimatly is being built as SaaS software for AI-powered electronic design automation, with account-based access and a web-based schematic design workflow.

Traditional EDA tools require extensive training and manual component placement. Skimatly uses AI to understand your design intent in natural language and automatically generates professional schematics in minutes. It's 10x faster for initial designs and dramatically lowers the barrier to entry for beginners.

While KiCAD and EasyEDA are powerful tools that require manual schematic drawing, Skimatly automates the entire process using AI. You describe your circuit in plain English, and Skimatly handles component selection, placement, and routing automatically. Skimatly is ideal for rapid prototyping and learning, while traditional tools excel at detailed manual refinement. You can export Skimatly designs to KiCAD for further customization.

Skimatly is designed to support common microcontroller-based workflows. You can describe an Arduino or ESP32 project, such as "Arduino Nano temperature monitor with OLED display" or "ESP32 WiFi weather station," and use the AI workflow to draft and refine the schematic.

Absolutely! Skimatly's component library includes classic ICs like the 555 timer, op-amps, logic gates, and more. You can request designs like "555 timer LED blinker" or "LM358 amplifier circuit" and get instant, professional schematics. Our library covers both modern microcontrollers and classic analog/digital ICs.

Our AI is trained on electronic design principles, circuit theory, and industry best practices. While Skimatly generates accurate schematics, we always recommend reviewing and testing designs before production. AI is a powerful assistant, but engineering judgment is irreplaceable for critical applications.

Our AI is designed to handle a wide range of circuit descriptions, from simple to complex. If the AI needs clarification, it will ask follow-up questions. You can also provide more specific details or constraints in your description. We're continuously improving AI understanding based on user feedback.

Skimatly is a cloud-based platform, so it requires an internet connection to access our AI agents and component library. This ensures you always have the latest features, components, and AI improvements without manual updates.

• Email support at hello@skimatly.xyz
• Documentation and tutorials (coming soon)
• Community Discord for peer support
• In-app help and tutorials