remove_hierarchical_sheet

Remove a hierarchical-sheet reference from a parent schematic (the reverse of add_hierarchical_sheet). Identify the sheet by sheetName (matches the sheet

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What remove_hierarchical_sheet does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents call remove_hierarchical_sheet to permanently remove resources in KiCAD-MCP-Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why remove_hierarchical_sheet is rated Critical

This tool destroys a schematic sheet reference, which cannot be trivially restored without undo/version control. In a KiCAD design workflow, removing a hierarchical sheet is a destructive action that permanently deletes an organizational unit of the circuit design.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'remove' and description states it will 'Remove a hierarchical-sheet reference from a parent schematic' — this irreversibly deletes a schematic design element. The operation is the 'reverse' of add, confirming it undoes design work.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

remove_hierarchical_sheet Hidden

remove_hierarchical_sheet is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "remove_hierarchical_sheet"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 remove_hierarchical_sheet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about remove_hierarchical_sheet

What does the remove_hierarchical_sheet tool do? +

Remove a hierarchical-sheet reference from a parent schematic (the reverse of add_hierarchical_sheet). Identify the sheet by sheetName (matches the sheet. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_hierarchical_sheet? +

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

remove_hierarchical_sheet is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit remove_hierarchical_sheet? +

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

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

remove_hierarchical_sheet 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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