CQ Editor
CQ Editor is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. CadQuery GUI editor based on PyQT. It has 1,264 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at CadQuery/CQ-editor.
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About CQ Editor
CadQuery GUI editor based on PyQT that supports Linux, Windows and Mac. Additional screenshots are available in the wiki.
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Is CQ Editor free and open source?
Yes. CQ Editor's source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install CQ Editor?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 0.7.0).
Is CQ Editor still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 12, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.