kicad_upgrade_footprint_library

Upgrade a footprint (.pretty) library to the current KiCad format.

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-upgrade-footprint-library.md

WHAT IT DOES

What kicad_upgrade_footprint_library does on Eda Agent

AI agents use kicad_upgrade_footprint_library 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_upgrade_footprint_library is rated Medium

Modifies library files reversibly; format conversion updates existing data without deletion.

From the tool's definition Upgrade a footprint library to current KiCad format

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs kicad_upgrade_footprint_library 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_upgrade_footprint_library, this is the rule to start with:

kicad_upgrade_footprint_library Rate-limited

kicad_upgrade_footprint_library 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_upgrade_footprint_library": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad_upgrade_footprint_library_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about kicad_upgrade_footprint_library

What does the kicad_upgrade_footprint_library tool do? +

Upgrade a footprint (.pretty) library to the current KiCad format. 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_upgrade_footprint_library? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit kicad_upgrade_footprint_library? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad_upgrade_footprint_library 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_upgrade_footprint_library completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad_upgrade_footprint_library. 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_upgrade_footprint_library? +

kicad_upgrade_footprint_library 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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