KiCAD
npxVerifiedKiCAD MCP server enables AI agents to interact with KiCAD for PCB design. It exposes tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design rule checking. Connects to KiCAD's Python API. Useful for developers automating PCB design workflows, generating schematics from text, or creating custom PCB layouts.
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Overview
KiCAD MCP server enables AI agents to interact with KiCAD for PCB design. It exposes tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and design rule checking. Connects to KiCAD's Python API. Useful for developers automating PCB design workflows, generating schematics from text, or creating custom PCB layouts.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y kicad-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mixelpixx-kicad-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y kicad-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from KiCAD?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- 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?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in KiCAD"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in KiCAD with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with KiCAD
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