delete_component

Remove a component from the PCB by its reference designator.

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_component does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call delete_component to permanently remove resources in KiCAD-MCP-Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_component is rated Critical

This tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on PCB design data. Removing a component cannot be easily undone and represents a destructive modification to the board design.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Remove a component from the PCB by its reference designator.' The action irreversibly removes a component from the circuit board design.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_component Hidden

delete_component is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_component"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 delete_component call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_component

What does the delete_component tool do? +

Remove a component from the PCB by its reference designator. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_component? +

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

delete_component is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_component? +

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

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

delete_component 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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