// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP KICAD TOOLS

8 tools from the Mcp Kicad MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 8 MCP KICAD TOOLS

READ 8 tools

Read Board `get_board_info`, `get_layers`, `get_board_design_settings` Read Connection `connect_kicad`, `check_connection` Read Footprints `list_footprints`, `get_footprint`, `search_footprints` Read Nets `list_nets`, `get_net`, `list_netclasses` Read Pads `list_pads` Read Project `get_project`, `get_version` Read Text `list_texts`, `get_text_extents` Read Zones `list_zones`

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Mcp Kicad through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y pypi:mcp-kicad

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mcp Kicad MCP server have? +

The Mcp Kicad MCP server exposes 8 tools across 1 categories: Read.

How do I enforce policies on Mcp Kicad tools? +

Route the Mcp Kicad server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Mcp Kicad tools fall into? +

Mcp Kicad tools are categorised as Read (8). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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