mixelpixx/KiCAD-MCP-Server
KiCAD MCP Server
KiCAD-MCP-Server is a bridge that enables artificial intelligence assistants to interact with, manipulate, and automate tasks within professional electronic design software. By implementing the Model Context Protocol, the server exposes design functions as standardized tools, allowing external models to execute commands and retrieve data directly from the engineering environment.
The platform distinguishes itself by orchestrating complex design operations through external engines, offloading tasks such as physical board layout and trace routing to specialized processors. It maintains a live link between the design software and the assistant by serializing board data into the model's context, ensuring that the assistant operates on an accurate, real-time representation of the project.
Beyond core automation, the system supports comprehensive design asset management, including the organization of custom component symbols and footprints for consistent reuse. It also integrates real-time manufacturing data, such as pricing and stock availability, directly into the design workflow to inform component selection.
To ensure design traceability, the server captures visual snapshots and detailed session logs throughout the development cycle. The project is distributed as a Python-based utility designed to interface with existing design software via a structured request-response protocol.
Features
- Model Context Protocol Integrations - Exposes design software functions as standardized tools that allow external language models to execute commands and retrieve data.
- Model Context Protocol Implementations - Provides a standardized interface allowing artificial intelligence assistants to access and manipulate design files within professional engineering software environments.
- PCB Design Tooling - Uses artificial intelligence to execute schematic and layout operations within design software to accelerate the creation of printed circuit boards.
- Electronic Part Databases - Integrates real-time inventory and pricing data from parts catalogs directly into the design environment to inform component selection.
- External Tool Orchestration - Delegates complex layout and routing tasks to specialized external engines that process design data and return optimized results.
- Circuit Layouts - Offloads complex trace routing tasks to external engines to optimize physical board layouts and reduce manual design effort.
- Manufacturing Integrations - Integrates real-time pricing and stock availability from parts catalogs to inform component selection and ensure production readiness.
- Natural Language Design Assistants - Executes complex routing, component management, and manufacturing data retrieval tasks through natural language instructions and automated workflows.
- Design State Synchronizers - Maintains a live link between the design software and the assistant by serializing current board data into context for the model.
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