get_board_info

Retrieve general information about the current PCB board (dimensions, layer count, DRC status).

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_board_info does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call get_board_info 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 get_board_info is rated Low

This tool only retrieves and queries existing PCB board information. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The data returned (dimensions, layer count, DRC status) are static metadata about the board state, making this a straightforward Read operation with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_board_info' and description states 'Retrieve general information about the current PCB board (dimensions, layer count, DRC status)'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_board_info Allowed

get_board_info 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": {
    "get_board_info": {}
  }
}

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 get_board_info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_board_info

What does the get_board_info tool do? +

Retrieve general information about the current PCB board (dimensions, layer count, DRC status). 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 get_board_info? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_board_info? +

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

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

get_board_info 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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