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KiCad MCP Server

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Server Configuration

Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Instructions

Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.

This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.

Capabilities

Features and capabilities supported by this server

Protocol revision2025-11-25

CapabilityDetails
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Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
generate_device_treeB

Generate device tree source (.dts) file from schematic.

This function analyzes a KiCad schematic and generates a device tree source file compatible with the specified SOC family.

extract_gpio_configB

Extract GPIO pin configurations from schematic.

extract_i2c_devicesC

Extract I2C bus and device configurations.

extract_spi_devicesB

Extract SPI bus and device configurations.

extract_power_domainsC

Extract power domain and regulator configurations.

validate_pin_configurationC

Validate pin configuration conflicts for device tree generation.

This function validates that the pin configuration is suitable for device tree generation and reports any conflicts or issues.

trace_hierarchical_connectionA

Trace component connections across hierarchical schematics.

This tool traces connections through the entire schematic hierarchy, including sub-sheets, to show complete signal paths.

analyze_hierarchical_netsA

Analyze all nets in hierarchical schematic design.

This tool analyzes network connections across the entire hierarchy, showing how signals flow between main schematic and sub-sheets.

generate_netlistB

Generate KiCad netlist from schematic file.

trace_netlist_connectionB

Trace component connections using netlist file (most accurate).

get_netlist_netsC

Get all nets from netlist file.

get_netlist_componentsA

Get all components from netlist with their network connections.

list_pcb_footprintsB

List all footprints in a KiCad PCB file.

get_pcb_statisticsC

Get statistics about a KiCad PCB design.

analyze_pcb_netsA

Analyze nets in a KiCad PCB file.

Provides track width distribution, via distribution, per-net track length ranking, layer coverage, and design rule comparison.

find_tracks_by_netB

Find track segments belonging to a specific net.

analyze_pcb_signal_integrityA

Analyze signal integrity: diff pair matching, RF traces, critical nets.

Auto-detects differential pairs (e.g., USB_N/USB_P, DP/DN) and checks length matching. Reports RF trace dimensions and longest signal nets.

analyze_pcb_power_integrityC

Analyze power integrity: copper zones, power net routing, GND coverage.

setup_pcb_layoutA

Initialize PCB layout with specified dimensions.

Creates a .kicad_pcb file with the specified size based on the schematic. The PCB will be initialized with:

  • Specified dimensions

  • Default grid settings

  • Default layers

  • Standard design rules

export_gerberA

Export PCB to Gerber format for manufacturing.

Gerber files are required for PCB fabrication. This tool generates all necessary Gerber files including:

  • Copper layers (F.Cu, B.Cu)

  • Solder mask layers

  • Silkscreen layers

  • Edge cuts (board outline)

  • Drill files

analyze_pin_functionsB

Analyze pin functions and detect conflicts.

This function analyzes schematic to determine pin functions by:

  • Examining net names to infer functionality

  • Identifying MCU components and their pin mappings

  • Detecting potential pin conflicts

detect_pin_conflictsA

Detect pins with conflicting electrical connections.

This function checks for:

  • Multiple outputs on same net

  • Power-to-power connections

  • Unconnected input pins

  • Pin type mismatches

extract_pinmux_configA

Extract pin multiplexing configuration for MCUs.

This function extracts pin multiplexing (pinmux) configuration for MCU components, showing which peripherals are assigned to which pins.

create_kicad_projectB

Create a complete KiCad 9.0+ project by copying KiCad's template.

This method copies a KiCad template project and modifies it, ensuring 100% compatibility with KiCad 9.0+.

list_schematic_componentsC

List all components in a KiCad schematic file.

get_symbol_detailsC

Get detailed information about a specific symbol/component.

search_symbolsC

Search for symbols/components matching a pattern.

list_schematic_netsB

List all nets in a KiCad schematic.

get_schematic_infoC

Get general information about a schematic file.

add_component_from_libraryC

Add a component from KiCad's built-in library to the schematic.

add_wireC

Add a wire (connection line) to the schematic.

add_labelC

Add a local label (text label) to the schematic.

search_components_by_typeC

Search for components by type (OLED, sensor, display, etc.).

This tool intelligently searches for components by their type, value, footprint, or network connections to identify specific component categories.

run_ercA

Run Electrical Rules Check (ERC) on schematic.

Checks for:

  • Unconnected pins

  • Power conflicts

  • Multiple outputs on same net

  • Pin type mismatches

run_drcA

Run Design Rules Check (DRC) on PCB.

Checks for:

  • Clearance violations

  • Track spacing violations

  • Missing connections

  • Pad/footprint overlaps

  • Board edge constraints

get_erc_violationsB

Get filtered ERC violations from schematic.

get_drc_violationsB

Get filtered DRC violations from PCB.

export_erc_reportB

Export ERC report to file.

export_drc_reportC

Export DRC report to file.

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription

No prompts

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription
get_configGet current server configuration.

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