rotate_component

Rotate a PCB component to an absolute angle in degrees.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What rotate_component does on KiCAD-MCP-Server

AI agents use rotate_component to create or update resources in KiCAD-MCP-Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your KiCAD-MCP-Server environment.

RISK

Why rotate_component is rated Medium

The tool modifies PCB design data (component orientation) but does not execute external operations, delete data irreversibly, or trigger financial transactions. Rotation is reversible—a component can be rotated to any angle, including back to its original position. This qualifies as a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rotate a PCB component to an absolute angle in degrees.' This modifies component positioning on a PCB, which is a reversible design change.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

rotate_component Rate-limited

rotate_component stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "rotate_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rotate_component_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 rotate_component call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rotate_component

What does the rotate_component tool do? +

Rotate a PCB component to an absolute angle in degrees. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KiCAD-MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on rotate_component? +

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

rotate_component is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit rotate_component? +

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

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

rotate_component 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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