export_ipc2581 · Kicad MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_ipc2581 does on Kicad

AI agents use export_ipc2581 to create or update resources in Kicad — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Kicad environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why export_ipc2581 needs a policy

Export functions create or serialize data artifacts (files, documents) which constitutes a Write operation. The tool description is empty, reducing confidence somewhat, but the context of a KiCad automation server and the explicit 'export' verb in the name indicate data generation rather than simple retrieval (which would be Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_ipc2581' indicates export functionality. IPC-2581 is a standard PCB manufacturing data format.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

export_ipc2581 Rate-limited

export_ipc2581 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": {
    "export_ipc2581": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_ipc2581_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about export_ipc2581

What does the export_ipc2581 tool do? +

export_ipc2581. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kicad MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on export_ipc2581? +

Register the Kicad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_ipc2581: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is export_ipc2581? +

export_ipc2581 is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit export_ipc2581? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_ipc2581 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 export_ipc2581 completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export_ipc2581. 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 export_ipc2581? +

export_ipc2581 is provided by the Kicad MCP server (productofamerica/mcp-server-kicad). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.