kicad_add_zone

Add a copper zone (pour) on a layer, assigned to a net, with an

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/kicad-add-zone.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kicad_add_zone does on Eda Agent

AI agents use kicad_add_zone to create or update resources in Eda Agent, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Eda Agent environment.

RISK

Why kicad_add_zone is rated Medium

Creates PCB copper features reversibly; modifies design but doesn't delete or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Add a copper zone (pour) on a layer, assigned to a net

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kicad_add_zone safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Eda Agent, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For kicad_add_zone, this is the rule to start with:

kicad_add_zone Rate-limited

kicad_add_zone stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "kicad_add_zone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad_add_zone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Eda Agent, apply this rule, and every kicad_add_zone call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kicad_add_zone

What does the kicad_add_zone tool do? +

Add a copper zone (pour) on a layer, assigned to a net, with an. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eda Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on kicad_add_zone? +

Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kicad_add_zone: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Eda Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kicad_add_zone? +

kicad_add_zone is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit kicad_add_zone? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad_add_zone rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block kicad_add_zone completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad_add_zone. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides kicad_add_zone? +

kicad_add_zone is provided by the Eda Agent MCP server (salitronic/eda-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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