io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro

MCP server for KiCad project setup, PCB edits, schematic work, validation, and exports.

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Should you use this server?

MCP server for KiCad project setup, PCB edits, schematic work, validation, and exports.

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Is it safe?

No package registry to scan.

No authentication — any process on your machine can connect.

License not specified.

✓

Is it maintained?

Last commit 0 days ago. 8 stars.

Will it work with my client?

Transport: stdio. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients.

README

KiCad MCP Pro Server

AI-powered PCB and schematic design with KiCad. Works with Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and any MCP-compatible client.

Primary CI/CD and release automation runs in Azure DevOps. GitHub Actions in this repository are manual fallback workflows only.

Features

Project-first workflow with kicad_set_project(), recent project discovery, and safe path handling.
Project intent helpers with project_set_design_intent() and project_get_design_intent() for connector, decoupling, power-tree, analog/digital partitioning, sensor clustering, RF, and fab assumptions.
KiCad 10.x-first runtime with best-effort 9.x support and cross-platform CLI/library discovery.
PCB tools for board inspection, tracks, vias, footprints, text, shapes, outline editing, and zone refill.
Schematic tools for symbols, wires, labels, buses, no-connect markers, property updates, annotation, netlist-aware auto-layout, and IPC reload.
Library tools for symbol search, footprint search, datasheet lookup, footprint assignment, and custom symbol generation.
Validation tools for DRC, ERC, DFM, courtyard issues, silk overlaps, and schematic-versus-PCB footprint checks.
Project quality gates for schematic, schematic connectivity, PCB, placement, PCB transfer, manufacturing, and gated manufacturing handoff via export_manufacturing_package().
Export tools for Gerber, drill, BOM, PDF, netlist, STEP, render, pick-and-place, IPC-2581, SVG, and DXF.
Signal integrity tools for impedance synthesis, differential skew checks, stackup planning, via-stub review, and decoupling heuristics.
Power integrity tools for voltage-drop estimation, copper current checks, plane generation, and thermal via guidance.
EMC tools for plane coverage, return-path review, via stitching, diff-pair symmetry, and bundled compliance sweeps.
Simulation tools for SPICE operating-point, AC, transient, DC sweep, and loop-stability checks.
MCP resources for live board/project state, quality gates, fix queues, connectivity, and placement review.
Prompt workflows for first-board, schematic-to-PCB, manufacturing release, design review loops, and critic/fixer iterations.
Server profiles (full, minimal, schematic_only, pcb_only, manufacturing, high_speed, power, simulation, analysis) to reduce tool surface for clients. Legacy pcb and schematic aliases remain available.

KiCad 10 Feature Matrix

Feature area	KiCad 9.x	KiCad 10.x
Core PCB + schematic inspection	Yes	Yes
Manufacturing exports	Yes	Yes
Variant sidecar tools (`variant_*`)	Best effort	Yes
Graphical DRC rule editing (`drc_rule_*`)	Best effort	Yes
Time-domain routing helpers (`route_tune_time_domain`)	Fallback-to-length	Yes
3D PDF export (`pcb_export_3d_pdf`)	No	Yes
Inner-layer footprint graphics	Limited	Yes
Design blocks + barcode helpers	Sidecar/file-based	Yes

Demo

First-board walkthrough script: docs/workflows/first-pcb.md
KiCad Studio bridge setup: docs/integration/kicad-studio.md
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Score Breakdown

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3/30

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Tool poisoning — No tools to analyze

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Injection vectors — No tools to analyze

✓

Tool stability — Tool definitions stable

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Dependency health — No package to analyze

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License — No license specified

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Authentication — No authentication required

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Repository — active repo

CVEs checked daily via OSV.dev. Score algorithm is open source.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro safe to use?: io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro?: io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.
What AI clients work with io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro?: io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.
Is io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro actively maintained?: io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro is actively maintained — last commit was 0 days ago. It has 8 GitHub stars.

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Should you use this server?

MCP server for KiCad project setup, PCB edits, schematic work, validation, and exports.

✓

Is it safe?

No package registry to scan.

No authentication — any process on your machine can connect.

License not specified.

✓

Is it maintained?

Last commit 0 days ago. 8 stars.

Will it work with my client?

Transport: stdio. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients.

Features

Project-first workflow with kicad_set_project(), recent project discovery, and safe path handling.

Project intent helpers with project_set_design_intent() and project_get_design_intent() for connector, decoupling, power-tree, analog/digital partitioning, sensor clustering, RF, and fab assumptions.

KiCad 10.x-first runtime with best-effort 9.x support and cross-platform CLI/library discovery.

PCB tools for board inspection, tracks, vias, footprints, text, shapes, outline editing, and zone refill.

Schematic tools for symbols, wires, labels, buses, no-connect markers, property updates, annotation, netlist-aware auto-layout, and IPC reload.

Library tools for symbol search, footprint search, datasheet lookup, footprint assignment, and custom symbol generation.

Validation tools for DRC, ERC, DFM, courtyard issues, silk overlaps, and schematic-versus-PCB footprint checks.

Project quality gates for schematic, schematic connectivity, PCB, placement, PCB transfer, manufacturing, and gated manufacturing handoff via export_manufacturing_package().

Export tools for Gerber, drill, BOM, PDF, netlist, STEP, render, pick-and-place, IPC-2581, SVG, and DXF.

Signal integrity tools for impedance synthesis, differential skew checks, stackup planning, via-stub review, and decoupling heuristics.

Power integrity tools for voltage-drop estimation, copper current checks, plane generation, and thermal via guidance.

EMC tools for plane coverage, return-path review, via stitching, diff-pair symmetry, and bundled compliance sweeps.

Simulation tools for SPICE operating-point, AC, transient, DC sweep, and loop-stability checks.

MCP resources for live board/project state, quality gates, fix queues, connectivity, and placement review.

Prompt workflows for first-board, schematic-to-PCB, manufacturing release, design review loops, and critic/fixer iterations.

Server profiles (full, minimal, schematic_only, pcb_only, manufacturing, high_speed, power, simulation, analysis) to reduce tool surface for clients. Legacy pcb and schematic aliases remain available.

KiCad 10 Feature Matrix

Feature area

KiCad 9.x

KiCad 10.x

Core PCB + schematic inspection

Yes

Manufacturing exports

Yes

Variant sidecar tools (variant_*)

Best effort

Yes

Graphical DRC rule editing (drc_rule_*)

Best effort

Yes

Time-domain routing helpers (route_tune_time_domain)

Fallback-to-length

Yes

3D PDF export (pcb_export_3d_pdf)

Yes

Inner-layer footprint graphics

Limited

Yes

Design blocks + barcode helpers

Sidecar/file-based

Yes

Score Breakdown

MCPpedia Score

Click each category to see evidence

28D

Last scored just now

How we score →

Security

3/30

No known vulnerabilities.

○

Known CVEs — No package registry to scan

○

Tool safety — No tools to analyze

○

Tool poisoning — No tools to analyze

○

Injection vectors — No tools to analyze

✓

Tool stability — Tool definitions stable

○

Dependency health — No package to analyze

✗

License — No license specified

○

Authentication — No authentication required

○

Repository — active repo

CVEs checked daily via OSV.dev. Score algorithm is open source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro safe to use?

io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro?

io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.

What AI clients work with io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro?

io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.

Is io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro actively maintained?

io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro is actively maintained — last commit was 0 days ago. It has 8 GitHub stars.