Remove component from schematic
AI agents call remove_component to permanently remove resources in KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on schematic data. Once a component is removed, it cannot be automatically recovered without undo functionality (which is not mentioned). This is destructive because it permanently alters the schematic design.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_component' and description 'Remove component from schematic' indicate deletion of schematic elements. This action irreversibly deletes data from the KiCAD file.
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Remove component from schematic. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the KiCAD Schematic Manipulation MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_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 Schematic Manipulation MCP Server. Nothing to install.
remove_component 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_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_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.
remove_component 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.
remove_component 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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