kicad_reload_and_open_plugin

GUI playbook (plugin dev/test loop): trigger Refresh Plugins, then open the named External-Plugins entry.

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What kicad_reload_and_open_plugin does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents invoke kicad_reload_and_open_plugin to trigger actions in KiCAD-MCP-Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why kicad_reload_and_open_plugin is rated High

Executes GUI actions to reload and launch an external plugin, triggering arbitrary plugin code.

From the tool's definition trigger Refresh Plugins, then open the named External-Plugins entry

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

kicad_reload_and_open_plugin Rate-limited

kicad_reload_and_open_plugin stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "kicad_reload_and_open_plugin": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad_reload_and_open_plugin_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 kicad_reload_and_open_plugin call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about kicad_reload_and_open_plugin

What does the kicad_reload_and_open_plugin tool do? +

GUI playbook (plugin dev/test loop): trigger Refresh Plugins, then open the named External-Plugins entry. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on kicad_reload_and_open_plugin? +

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

kicad_reload_and_open_plugin is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit kicad_reload_and_open_plugin? +

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

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

kicad_reload_and_open_plugin 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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