kicad.export_gerbers · Eda MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What kicad.export_gerbers does on Eda

AI agents use kicad.export_gerbers 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.export_gerbers needs a policy

Exporting Gerbers creates new manufacturing output files and may alter project metadata or export settings. This is a Write operation—it produces new data artifacts without being irreversibly destructive or executing arbitrary code. Severity is medium because incorrect Gerber exports could cause manufacturing issues, but the action is reversible (exports can be regenerated).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_gerbers' indicates generation/creation of Gerber manufacturing files, which are output artifacts that modify the export state of the PCB design project.

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Verdict

kicad.export_gerbers Rate-limited

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

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FAQ

Questions about kicad.export_gerbers

What does the kicad.export_gerbers tool do? +

kicad.export_gerbers. 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.export_gerbers? +

Register the Eda MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kicad.export_gerbers: 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.export_gerbers? +

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

Can I rate-limit kicad.export_gerbers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the kicad.export_gerbers 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.export_gerbers completely? +

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

kicad.export_gerbers 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.