kicad_get_diff_pairs
Differential pairs inferred from net naming (X_P/X_N, X+/X-),
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What kicad_get_diff_pairs does on Eda Agent
AI agents call kicad_get_diff_pairs to retrieve information from Eda Agent without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why kicad_get_diff_pairs is rated Low
Tool extracts and reports differential pair information from existing net names without modifying or executing external operations.
From the tool's definition Differential pairs inferred from net naming; retrieves/queries data.
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The rule that runs kicad_get_diff_pairs 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_get_diff_pairs, this is the rule to start with:
kicad_get_diff_pairs is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Eda Agent, apply this rule, and every kicad_get_diff_pairs call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about kicad_get_diff_pairs
Differential pairs inferred from net naming (X_P/X_N, X+/X-),. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Eda Agent MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kicad_get_diff_pairs: 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.
kicad_get_diff_pairs is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad_get_diff_pairs 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad_get_diff_pairs. 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.
kicad_get_diff_pairs 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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