remove_text
AI agents call remove_text to permanently remove resources in Kicad — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Although the description is empty, the tool name combined with server context (KiCad electronic design automation) and the presence of sibling 'add_*' tools establishing a pattern of design element manipulation strongly suggest this removes design artifacts. Removal of design text is irreversible at the tool level and could corrupt or degrade schematics/PCBs.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_text' indicates deletion of text elements. In the context of KiCad schematic/PCB design, removing text (labels, annotations, designators) irreversibly alters designs.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
remove_text. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Kicad MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Kicad MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_text: 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.
remove_text is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_text 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_text. 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.
remove_text 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.
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