Kicad Mcp
by lamaalrajih
Model Context Protocol server for KiCad on Mac, Windows, and Linux
No known CVEs
MIT license
Stale
Last commit 213d ago
Works with most clients
Transport: stdio, sse, http
0 tools
Grade F
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"kicad": {
"args": [
"/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/YOUR/PROJECT/kicad-mcp/main.py"
],
"command": "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/YOUR/PROJECT/kicad-mcp/.venv/bin/python"
}
}
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What Kicad Mcp does
This guide will help you set up a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for KiCad. While the examples in this guide often reference Claude Desktop, the server is compatible with any MCP-compliant client. You can use it with Claude Desktop, your own custom MCP clients, or any other application that implements the Model Context Protocol.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kicad Mcp safe to use?
- Kicad Mcp 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. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install Kicad Mcp?
- Kicad Mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with Kicad Mcp?
- Kicad Mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
- Is Kicad Mcp actively maintained?
- Kicad Mcp is less actively maintained — last commit was 213 days ago. It has 454 GitHub stars.
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