import_eagle_project

Import an Eagle project (.brd + .sch) and convert it to a KiCad project.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What import_eagle_project does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents use import_eagle_project to create or update resources in KiCAD-MCP-Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your KiCAD-MCP-Server environment.

RISK

Why import_eagle_project is rated Medium

This tool creates and modifies KiCAD project data by importing and converting external Eagle design files. While it doesn't delete data (which would be Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute), it does write/create new project structures. The operation is reversible—imported projects can be deleted or modified.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it will 'Import an Eagle project (.brd + .sch) and convert it to a KiCad project.' This involves creating new KiCAD project files and structures from external sources, which is a reversible data creation/modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_eagle_project Rate-limited

import_eagle_project stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "import_eagle_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_eagle_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 import_eagle_project call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_eagle_project

What does the import_eagle_project tool do? +

Import an Eagle project (.brd + .sch) and convert it to a KiCad project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_eagle_project? +

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

import_eagle_project is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit import_eagle_project? +

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

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

import_eagle_project 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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