create_schematic | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What create_schematic does on KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server

AI agents use create_schematic 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 create_schematic needs a policy

The tool creates new schematic files, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete existing data, or move money. While this could be misused to create malicious schematics, the blast radius is contained to file creation without system-wide side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new KiCAD schematic' which involves creating new data/files without deletion or irreversible destruction.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_schematic Rate-limited

create_schematic 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": {
    "create_schematic": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_schematic_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 create_schematic

What does the create_schematic tool do? +

Create a new KiCAD 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 create_schematic? +

Register the KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_schematic: 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 create_schematic? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_schematic? +

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

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

create_schematic 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.

// THE FULL RECORD

create_schematic is one line of KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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