GoLaserCut

README

GoLaserCut

Free, open-source, cross-platform laser cutter software written in Go.

Import (SVG, DXF, images) → CAM (cut, engrave, 3D relief) → Control (GRBL 1.1 over serial)

Works on macOS, Linux and Windows. No runtime dependencies.

Why?

Software	Free	macOS	Linux	Windows	CAM + Control
LaserGRBL	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅
LightBurn	❌ (60€)	✅	✅	✅	✅
GoLaserCut	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Status

🚧 Early development — contributions welcome.

See project_plan.md for architecture, roadmap and conventions.

Build

go build ./cmd/golasercut

Requires Go 1.22+.

Features (planned)

• GRBL 1.1 sender with real-time status, jog, overrides
• SVG / DXF / image import with 2D preview
• Line mode (vector cutting with multi-pass)
• Scan mode (raster engraving with overscan)
• 3D engraving from STL heightmaps
• Material profiles (plywood, acrylic, thin steel)
• Native GUI via Gio — no Electron, no webview

Support this project

If you find GoLaserCut useful, consider buying me a coffee:

License

Apache 2.0 — see LICENSE.