is_dirty

Return whether the MCP knows the loaded board has unsaved memory changes or external disk changes.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What is_dirty does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call is_dirty 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 is_dirty is rated Low

This tool retrieves status information about whether a board file has unsaved changes. It performs no side effects, creates no data, executes no code, and modifies nothing. It is a pure read/query operation to determine the dirty state of the loaded board.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'is_dirty' and description 'Return whether the MCP knows the loaded board has unsaved memory changes or external disk changes' indicates a query operation that checks state without modifying anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

is_dirty Allowed

is_dirty 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": {
    "is_dirty": {}
  }
}

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 is_dirty call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about is_dirty

What does the is_dirty tool do? +

Return whether the MCP knows the loaded board has unsaved memory changes or external disk changes. 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 is_dirty? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit is_dirty? +

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

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

is_dirty 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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