KiCAD-MCP-Server

# KiCAD MCP Server - Tool Inventory **Total Tools: 59** **Token Impact: ~40K+ tokens before any user interaction** ## Current Tool Categories ### Project Management (4 tools) - `create_project` - Create a new KiCAD project - `open_project` - Open an existing KiCAD project - `save_project` - Save the current KiCAD project - `get_project_info` - Get information about the current project ### Board Management (12 tools) - `set_board_size` - Set the board dimensions - `add_layer` - Add a new layer to the board - `set_active_layer` - Set the active working layer - `get_board_info` - Get board information - `get_layer_list` - Get list of all layers - `add_board_outline` - Add board outline shape (rectangle/circle/polygon) - `add_mounting_hole` - Add mounting hole to the board - `add_board_text` - Add text to the board - `add_zone` - Add copper zone/pour - `get_board_extents` - Get board bounding box - `get_board_2d_view` - Get 2D visualization of board ### Component Management (10 tools) - `place_component` - Place a component on the board - `move_component` - Move a component to new position - `rotate_component` - Rotate a component - `delete_component` - Delete a component - `edit_component` - Edit component properties - `find_component` - Find component by reference or value - `get_component_properties` - Get component properties - `add_component_annotation` - Add annotation to component - `group_components` - Group multiple components - `replace_component` - Replace component with another ### Routing (4 tools) - `add_net` - Create a new net - `route_trace` - Route a trace between two points - `add_via` - Add a via - `add_copper_pour` - Add copper pour (ground/power plane) ### Design Rules & DRC (9 tools) - `set_design_rules` - Configure design rules - `get_design_rules` - Get current design rules - `run_drc` - Run design rule check - `add_net_class` - Add a net class with specific rules - `assign_net_to_class` - Assign net to a net class - `set_layer_constraints` - Set layer-specific constraints - `check_clearance` - Check clearance between items - `get_drc_violations` - Get DRC violation list ### Export (8 tools) - `export_gerber` - Export Gerber files for fabrication - `export_pdf` - Export PDF documentation - `export_svg` - Export SVG graphics - `export_3d` - Export 3D model (STEP/STL/VRML/OBJ) - `export_bom` - Export bill of materials - `export_netlist` - Export netlist - `export_position_file` - Export component position file - `export_vrml` - Export VRML 3D model ### Library (4 tools) - `list_libraries` - List available footprint libraries - `search_footprints` - Search for footprints across libraries - `list_library_footprints` - List footprints in specific library - `get_footprint_info` - Get detailed footprint information ### Schematic (9 tools) - `create_schematic` - Create a new schematic - `add_schematic_component` - Add component to schematic - `add_wire` - Add wire connection in schematic - `add_schematic_connection` - Connect component pins - `add_schematic_net_label` - Add net label - `connect_to_net` - Connect pin to named net - `get_net_connections` - Get all connections for a net - `generate_netlist` - Generate netlist from schematic ### UI Management (2 tools) - `check_kicad_ui` - Check if KiCAD UI is running - `launch_kicad_ui` - Launch KiCAD UI ## Router Implementation Plan ### Direct Tools (Always Visible) - 12 tools High-frequency operations used in 80%+ of sessions: - `create_project` - `open_project` - `save_project` - `get_project_info` - `place_component` - `move_component` - `add_net` - `route_trace` - `get_board_info` - `set_board_size` - `add_board_outline` - `check_kicad_ui` ### Router Tools - 4 tools Discovery and execution: - `list_tool_categories` - `get_category_tools` - `execute_tool` - `search_tools` ### Routed Tools (Hidden) - 47 tools Organized into categories for discovery. ## Expected Impact **Before Router**: 59 tools = ~40K+ tokens **After Router**: 16 tools (12 direct + 4 router) = ~12K tokens **Savings**: ~28K tokens (70% reduction)