export_3d_cli

Export a 3D model of the PCB via kicad-cli. The

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What export_3d_cli does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents invoke export_3d_cli to trigger actions in KiCAD-MCP-Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why export_3d_cli is rated High

The tool executes an external CLI process (kicad-cli) to generate and export a 3D model file. This involves running an external command-line tool, placing it in the Execute category. Severity is medium as it writes output files to disk via an external process, but doesn't directly modify the PCB design or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Export a 3D model of the PCB via kicad-cli

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs export_3d_cli 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 export_3d_cli, this is the rule to start with:

export_3d_cli Rate-limited

export_3d_cli stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_3d_cli": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_3d_cli_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 export_3d_cli call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_3d_cli

What does the export_3d_cli tool do? +

Export a 3D model of the PCB via kicad-cli. The. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on export_3d_cli? +

Register the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_3d_cli: 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 export_3d_cli? +

export_3d_cli is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit export_3d_cli? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_3d_cli 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 export_3d_cli completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export_3d_cli. 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 export_3d_cli? +

export_3d_cli 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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