The DigiKey libraries include ordering information in the symbols and I understand that they are ‘atomic’ - one symbol/footprint per unique, orderable part (with DigiKey pn, datasheet etc). This may be of less relevance if you go straight to layout and skip the schematic
I have been very pleased with the quality of the KiCad supplied footprints. I have yet to come across a duff footprint and have confidence that many eyes and many users would call out dodgy versions. The bar for submission of footprints is high - some have argued that it is too difficult to get footprints accepted but needing to stick to the KLC ensures that the assets are consistent. The DigiKey ones are possibly less used and perhaps less tested.
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