kicad.add_text · Eda MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What kicad.add_text does on Eda

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why kicad.add_text needs a policy

This tool creates new text objects in a design file, which modifies the schematic or PCB layout reversibly. It aligns with other 'add_*' tools on this server that perform reversible create operations. The lack of description reduces confidence slightly, but the consistent naming pattern and context strongly suggest it is a Write-category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kicad.add_text' indicates it adds or creates text elements in a KiCad schematic or PCB. No description provided, but the 'add_' prefix and its position among sibling tools (add_component, add_line, add_wire, etc.) all performing Write operations…

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Verdict

kicad.add_text Rate-limited

kicad.add_text 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": {
    "kicad.add_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kicad.add_text_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about kicad.add_text

What does the kicad.add_text tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on kicad.add_text? +

Register the Eda MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kicad.add_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 Eda. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kicad.add_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit kicad.add_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad.add_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.

How do I block kicad.add_text completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for kicad.add_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.

What MCP server provides kicad.add_text? +

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