kicad_move_component

Move a component to an absolute board position (mm).

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 →

This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/kicad-move-component.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kicad_move_component does on Eda Agent

AI agents use kicad_move_component 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_move_component is rated Medium

Modifies PCB layout by repositioning components; reversible via undo but impacts design geometry.

From the tool's definition Move a component to an absolute board position

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kicad_move_component 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_move_component, this is the rule to start with:

kicad_move_component Rate-limited

kicad_move_component 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_move_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad_move_component_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_move_component call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kicad_move_component

What does the kicad_move_component tool do? +

Move a component to an absolute board position (mm). 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_move_component? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit kicad_move_component? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad_move_component 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_move_component completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad_move_component. 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_move_component? +

kicad_move_component 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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