export_schematic_svg

Export schematic to SVG format using kicad-cli.

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-schematic-svg.md

WHAT IT DOES

What export_schematic_svg does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call export_schematic_svg 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_schematic_svg is rated Low

Exporting a schematic to SVG is a read/render operation that converts existing design data into an output file format. It does not modify the source schematic, delete data, execute arbitrary code, or have financial implications. The main risk is minor: writing an SVG file to disk, but the source data remains unchanged.

From the tool's definition Export schematic to SVG format using kicad-cli

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

export_schematic_svg Allowed

export_schematic_svg 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_schematic_svg": {}
  }
}

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_schematic_svg call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_schematic_svg

What does the export_schematic_svg tool do? +

Export schematic to SVG format using kicad-cli. 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_schematic_svg? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit export_schematic_svg? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_schematic_svg 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_schematic_svg completely? +

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

export_schematic_svg 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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