import_pcb

Import a vendor PCB file (PADS, Altium, Eagle, CADSTAR, Fabmaster, P-CAD, SolidWorks PCB,

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_pcb does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents use import_pcb 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_pcb is rated Medium

Importing external PCB files into a design tool creates or modifies project data (board layout, components, traces) in a reversible manner. This is a Write operation—data is being introduced into the design, which can subsequently be edited or undone. It is not Destructive (no irreversible deletion), Execute (no arbitrary code execution), or Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_pcb' and description indicate it imports vendor PCB files from multiple formats (PADS, Altium, Eagle, CADSTAR, Fabmaster, P-CAD, SolidWorks PCB), which creates or loads design data into the KiCAD project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

import_pcb Rate-limited

import_pcb 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_pcb": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_pcb_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_pcb call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_pcb

What does the import_pcb tool do? +

Import a vendor PCB file (PADS, Altium, Eagle, CADSTAR, Fabmaster, P-CAD, SolidWorks PCB,. 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_pcb? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_pcb? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_pcb 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_pcb completely? +

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

import_pcb 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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