get_schematic_pin_locations

Returns the exact x/y coordinates of every pin on a schematic component. Use this before add_schematic_net_label to place labels correctly on pin endpoints.

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_schematic_pin_locations does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call get_schematic_pin_locations 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_schematic_pin_locations is rated Low

This tool retrieves geometric/positional data from an existing schematic without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational in nature, used to support placement decisions in subsequent operations. The low severity reflects that misuse would only result in incorrect read operations or position data, not destructive or irreversible changes to the design.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Returns the exact x/y coordinates' of schematic component pins. The verb 'Returns' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_schematic_pin_locations Allowed

get_schematic_pin_locations 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_schematic_pin_locations": {}
  }
}

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_schematic_pin_locations call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_schematic_pin_locations

What does the get_schematic_pin_locations tool do? +

Returns the exact x/y coordinates of every pin on a schematic component. Use this before add_schematic_net_label to place labels correctly on pin endpoints. 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_schematic_pin_locations? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_schematic_pin_locations? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_schematic_pin_locations 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_schematic_pin_locations completely? +

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

get_schematic_pin_locations 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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