kicad_run_jobset

Run a KiCad jobset (a saved batch of output jobs -- KiCad's

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/kicad-run-jobset.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kicad_run_jobset does on Eda Agent

AI agents invoke kicad_run_jobset to trigger actions in Eda Agent. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why kicad_run_jobset is rated High

Executes a predefined batch of KiCad manufacturing/output operations whose effects depend on jobset contents and configuration.

From the tool's definition run a KiCad jobset, saved batch of output jobs

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kicad_run_jobset 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_run_jobset, this is the rule to start with:

kicad_run_jobset Rate-limited

kicad_run_jobset stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_run_jobset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad_run_jobset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_run_jobset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kicad_run_jobset

What does the kicad_run_jobset tool do? +

Run a KiCad jobset (a saved batch of output jobs -- KiCad's. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Eda Agent MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on kicad_run_jobset? +

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

kicad_run_jobset is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit kicad_run_jobset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad_run_jobset 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_run_jobset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad_run_jobset. 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_run_jobset? +

kicad_run_jobset 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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