get_net_at_point

Returns the net name at a given (x, y) coordinate in a schematic, or null if no net label

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/get-net-at-point.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_net_at_point does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call get_net_at_point 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_net_at_point is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves data (a net name) from a given coordinate in a schematic. It has no side effects, does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. It is a pure read operation consistent with the 'Read' category definition.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_net_at_point' and description 'Returns the net name at a given (x, y) coordinate in a schematic, or null if no net label' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves information without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_net_at_point Allowed

get_net_at_point 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_net_at_point": {}
  }
}

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_net_at_point call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_net_at_point

What does the get_net_at_point tool do? +

Returns the net name at a given (x, y) coordinate in a schematic, or null if no net label. 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_net_at_point? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_net_at_point? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_net_at_point 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_net_at_point completely? +

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

get_net_at_point 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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