list_symbol_pins

Return pin names, numbers, and types for a symbol directly from the library — no schematic required. Use this before add_schematic_component to discover pins for connect_to_net calls. Each pin has

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_symbol_pins does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call list_symbol_pins 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_symbol_pins is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about symbol pins from a library. It is explicitly described as returning data with no side effects, making it a Read operation. The low severity reflects that querying library metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_symbol_pins' and description 'Return pin names, numbers, and types for a symbol directly from the library' — purely a retrieval operation with no modification, creation, or deletion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_symbol_pins Allowed

list_symbol_pins 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_symbol_pins": {}
  }
}

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_symbol_pins call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_symbol_pins

What does the list_symbol_pins tool do? +

Return pin names, numbers, and types for a symbol directly from the library — no schematic required. Use this before add_schematic_component to discover pins for connect_to_net calls. Each pin has. 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_symbol_pins? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_symbol_pins? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_symbol_pins 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_symbol_pins completely? +

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

list_symbol_pins 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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