autoplace_schematic_fields

Automatically reposition every component

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 autoplace_schematic_fields does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents use autoplace_schematic_fields 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 autoplace_schematic_fields is rated Medium

This tool repositions schematic components, which constitutes writing/modifying design data. While the operation is reversible (can be undone), it affects potentially many components across the design. The action is not destructive (data can be recovered), not financial, and not a direct code execution—it is a structured modification of component layout metadata.

From the tool's definition "Automatically reposition every component" - modifies the positions of schematic components, which is a reversible data modification operation.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

autoplace_schematic_fields Rate-limited

autoplace_schematic_fields 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": {
    "autoplace_schematic_fields": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "autoplace_schematic_fields_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 autoplace_schematic_fields call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about autoplace_schematic_fields

What does the autoplace_schematic_fields tool do? +

Automatically reposition every component. 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 autoplace_schematic_fields? +

Register the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for autoplace_schematic_fields: 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 autoplace_schematic_fields? +

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

Can I rate-limit autoplace_schematic_fields? +

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

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

autoplace_schematic_fields 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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