list_library_table

Read a sym-lib-table or fp-lib-table: nickname, type, URI and description of every

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 →

This record as markdown: /tools/mixelpixx-kicad-mcp-server/list-library-table.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_library_table does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call list_library_table 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 list_library_table is rated Low

Retrieves library table metadata without modification or side effects. Pure data retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Read a sym-lib-table or fp-lib-table: nickname, type, URI

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_library_table Allowed

list_library_table 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": {
    "list_library_table": {}
  }
}

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 list_library_table call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_library_table

What does the list_library_table tool do? +

Read a sym-lib-table or fp-lib-table: nickname, type, URI and description of every. 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 list_library_table? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_library_table? +

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

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

list_library_table 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.

KEEP EXPLORING

More on KiCAD-MCP-Server, and thousands of servers like it.

This server

All 231 KiCAD-MCP-Server tools →

Across the catalogue

aiva_list_affiliates on AIVA MCP Server →list_circuits on 0gzk →list_agents on 0rca Dojo MCP Server → The MCP Attack Database →

Guides

Roll out MCP under one policy →Data exfiltration →MCP token cost →