delete_graphic

Delete a PCB graphic/drawing item by UUID.

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_graphic does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call delete_graphic 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_graphic is rated Critical

The tool permanently removes PCB graphic elements from a KiCAD design file. While the blast radius is somewhat contained (affects only graphics, not critical electrical functionality), deletion is irreversible and can destroy design work.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_graphic' and description 'Delete a PCB graphic/drawing item by UUID' explicitly perform irreversible deletion of design data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_graphic Hidden

delete_graphic 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_graphic"
  ]
}

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_graphic call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_graphic

What does the delete_graphic tool do? +

Delete a PCB graphic/drawing item by UUID. 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_graphic? +

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

delete_graphic 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_graphic? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_graphic 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_graphic completely? +

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

delete_graphic 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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