kicad mcp
pipStandardThe KiCad MCP server integrates KiCad with AI agents. It exposes PCB design tools, schematic capture, and PCB layout features. Connects to KiCad's native APIs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Useful for developers automating PCB design, generating schematics, or optimizing layouts.
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Overview
The KiCad MCP server integrates KiCad with AI agents. It exposes PCB design tools, schematic capture, and PCB layout features. Connects to KiCad's native APIs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Useful for developers automating PCB design, generating schematics, or optimizing layouts.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install kicad-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"lamaalrajih-kicad-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install kicad-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from kicad mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in kicad mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in kicad mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in kicad mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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