add_footprint_3d_model

Attach (or replace) a 3D model — .step/.stp/.wrl — to a .kicad_mod footprint file.

SERVERKiCAD-MCP-Server SOURCEmixelpixx/kicad-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What add_footprint_3d_model does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents use add_footprint_3d_model to create or update resources in KiCAD-MCP-Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your KiCAD-MCP-Server environment.

RISK

Why add_footprint_3d_model is rated Medium

This tool modifies footprint files by attaching or replacing 3D model references. It is reversible (a different model can be attached or the attachment removed), so it qualifies as Write rather than Destructive. The blast radius is medium because incorrect 3D model associations could cause design/manufacturing issues, but the action itself is not irreversible and does not execute code or delete data.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Attach (or replace) a 3D model — .step/.stp/.wrl — to a .kicad_mod footprint file.' The verbs 'attach' and 'replace' indicate modification of an existing file.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_footprint_3d_model safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and KiCAD-MCP-Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_footprint_3d_model, this is the rule to start with:

add_footprint_3d_model Rate-limited

add_footprint_3d_model 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": {
    "add_footprint_3d_model": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_footprint_3d_model_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 KiCAD-MCP-Server, apply this rule, and every add_footprint_3d_model call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_footprint_3d_model

What does the add_footprint_3d_model tool do? +

Attach (or replace) a 3D model — .step/.stp/.wrl — to a .kicad_mod footprint file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_footprint_3d_model? +

Register the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_footprint_3d_model: 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 KiCAD-MCP-Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_footprint_3d_model? +

add_footprint_3d_model is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_footprint_3d_model? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_footprint_3d_model 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 add_footprint_3d_model completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_footprint_3d_model. 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 add_footprint_3d_model? +

add_footprint_3d_model is provided by the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP server (mixelpixx/kicad-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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