get_schematic_view

Return a rasterized image of the schematic (PNG by default, or SVG). Uses kicad-cli to export SVG, then converts to PNG via cairosvg. Use this for visual feedback after placing or wiring components.

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-schematic-view.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_schematic_view does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call get_schematic_view 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_view is rated Low

The tool retrieves and exports existing schematic data in image format without modifying, executing commands that affect external systems, deleting data, or triggering financial transactions. The use of kicad-cli is for export only, not for destructive or executable operations. This is a straightforward data retrieval with visual rendering, fitting the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool returns a rasterized image of the schematic (PNG or SVG) for visual feedback. The description contains only 'Return' and 'export', with no indication of modification, deletion, or code execution. This is a read-only visualization operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_schematic_view Allowed

get_schematic_view 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_view": {}
  }
}

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_view call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_schematic_view

What does the get_schematic_view tool do? +

Return a rasterized image of the schematic (PNG by default, or SVG). Uses kicad-cli to export SVG, then converts to PNG via cairosvg. Use this for visual feedback after placing or wiring components. 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_view? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_schematic_view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_schematic_view 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_view completely? +

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

get_schematic_view 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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