get_jlcpcb_database_stats

Get statistics about the local JLCPCB parts database

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_jlcpcb_database_stats does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call get_jlcpcb_database_stats 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_jlcpcb_database_stats is rated Low

This tool queries and returns statistics from a local parts database. It performs no creation, modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations. The action is purely informational retrieval, which is characteristic of Read category tools. The blast radius is minimal since statistics queries cannot harm the underlying system or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get_' and description states 'Get statistics about the local JLCPCB parts database' — both indicate retrieval of data without modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_jlcpcb_database_stats Allowed

get_jlcpcb_database_stats 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_jlcpcb_database_stats": {}
  }
}

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_jlcpcb_database_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_jlcpcb_database_stats

What does the get_jlcpcb_database_stats tool do? +

Get statistics about the local JLCPCB parts database. 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_jlcpcb_database_stats? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_jlcpcb_database_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_jlcpcb_database_stats 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_jlcpcb_database_stats completely? +

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

get_jlcpcb_database_stats 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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