add_sheet · KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_sheet does on KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_sheet needs a policy

The tool creates a new hierarchical sheet within a KiCAD schematic, which modifies the schematic structure reversibly. This is a Write operation: it adds data to the schematic but does not execute code, delete irreversibly, or move financial assets.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'add_sheet' and description states 'Add hierarchical sheet to schematic' — this creates new structural elements in the schematic file.

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Verdict

add_sheet Rate-limited

add_sheet 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": {
    "add_sheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_sheet_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_sheet

What does the add_sheet tool do? +

Add hierarchical sheet to schematic. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KiCAD Schematic Manipulation 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 add_sheet? +

Register the KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_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 Schematic Manipulation MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_sheet? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_sheet? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_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 add_sheet completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_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 add_sheet? +

add_sheet is provided by the KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server MCP server (richard-luc/kicad-schematic-manipulation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.