Toolchain & Downloads

Build with confidence using our fully open-source and continuously evolving toolchain ecosystem — tailored for GateMate™ FPGAs and optimized for performance, flexibility, and accessibility across all major platforms.

Download the Open-Source Toolchain ⬇

nextpnr running implementation with support for GateMate FPGA

Complete RTL-to-Bitstream Flow

GateMate™ FPGAs are supported by a streamlined open-source toolchain that includes:
Yosys

Supports Verilog, a load of SystemVerilog features, and VHDL via GHDL
nextpnr

Flexible place & route with GateMate support (prj-peppercorn)
openFPGALoader

Fast and versatile programmer with support for FTDI, RP2040, and various SPI flashes

Get the Latest Builds

Get the latest builds directly from the official GitHub releases of the OSS CAD Suite:

🔗 Download Latest oss-cad-suite Builds (Windows, Linux, macOS, ARM)

These daily builds include all necessary tools (Yosys, nextpnr with GateMate support, openFPGALoader) pre-packaged for plug-and-play use.

Looking for the legacy toolchain? We continue to maintain it:
🔗 Legacy Toolchain Packages for Windows (11.06.2025)
🔗 Legacy Toolchain Packages for Linux (11.06.2025)
Release Notes

💬 Need Help Getting Started?

Check out our Toolchain Installation Guide or reach out via Contact Us. Whether you’re on Windows, Linux, macOS, or Raspberry Pi — we’re here to help you get building in minutes.