export_ipc2581

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mixelpixx-kicad-mcp-server/export-ipc2581.md

WHAT IT DOES

What export_ipc2581 does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call export_ipc2581 to retrieve information from KiCAD-MCP-Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why export_ipc2581 is rated Low

This tool reads the existing PCB file and exports it to IPC-2581 format. It does not modify the source file, create new designs, or execute arbitrary code — it's a read/export operation. The 'Reads the last SAVED state' phrasing confirms no write-back to the source. Severity is low since misuse only produces an export file and cannot damage design data.

From the tool's definition Export the PCB in IPC-2581 format via kicad-cli... Reads the last SAVED state of the .kicad_pcb.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs export_ipc2581 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_ipc2581, this is the rule to start with:

export_ipc2581 Allowed

export_ipc2581 is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "export_ipc2581": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_ipc2581 call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_ipc2581

What does the export_ipc2581 tool do? +

Export the PCB in IPC-2581 format via kicad-cli. Single-file MES/CAD interchange carrying placement, nets and BOM part data inline. The bomCol* params map schematic fields to the embedded BOM columns (e.g. internal P/N, manufacturer P/N) — useful for assembly/MES imports. Reads the last SAVED state of the .kicad_pcb. It is categorised as a Read tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on export_ipc2581? +

Register the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_ipc2581: 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_ipc2581? +

export_ipc2581 is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit export_ipc2581? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_ipc2581 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_ipc2581 completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export_ipc2581. 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_ipc2581? +

export_ipc2581 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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