kicad_export_pdf

Plot the given board layers to a PDF (comma-separated layer names).

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What kicad_export_pdf does on Eda Agent

AI agents use kicad_export_pdf 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_export_pdf is rated Medium

Creates PDF output file from PCB layers; reversible and read-only on design data.

From the tool's definition Plot the given board layers to a PDF

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kicad_export_pdf 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_export_pdf, this is the rule to start with:

kicad_export_pdf Rate-limited

kicad_export_pdf 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_export_pdf": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad_export_pdf_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_export_pdf call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kicad_export_pdf

What does the kicad_export_pdf tool do? +

Plot the given board layers to a PDF (comma-separated layer names). 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_export_pdf? +

Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kicad_export_pdf: 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_export_pdf? +

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

Can I rate-limit kicad_export_pdf? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad_export_pdf 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_export_pdf completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad_export_pdf. 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_export_pdf? +

kicad_export_pdf 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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