ProductOfAmerica/mcp-server-kicad

Overview

KiCad MCP server that exposes 100+ Model Context Protocol tools for AI-assisted schematic capture and PCB layout. It can place parts, route traces, run ERC and DRC, and export Gerbers, BOM, and 3D models. The server is written in Python and communicates with AI assistants via MCP.

Best for

Best for
Developers building AI-assisted PCB design workflows on KiCad

Use cases

• Automating schematic capture and part placement
• Running ERC/DRC checks and exporting fabrication files
• Generating BOM and 3D model outputs from KiCad projects

How to use

Install

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx --from mcp-server-kicad mcp-server-kicad

Tools exposed

• mcp-server-kicad-schematic
• mcp-server-kicad-pcb
• mcp-server-kicad-project
• mcp-server-kicad-symbol
• mcp-server-kicad-footprint
• KICAD_SCH_PATH
• KICAD_PCB_PATH
• KICAD_SYM_LIB
• KICAD_FP_LIB
• KICAD_OUTPUT_DIR
• KICAD_CLI_PATH
• KICAD_SYMBOL_DIR
• KICAD_PYTHON
• get_schematic_summary
• list_schematic_components
• list_schematic_labels
• list_schematic_wires
• list_schematic_global_labels
• list_schematic_hierarchical_labels
• list_schematic_sheets

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code

Notes

KiCad MCP server that exposes 100+ Model Context Protocol tools for AI-assisted schematic capture and PCB layout. It can place parts, route traces, run ERC and DRC, and export Gerbers, BOM, and 3D models. The server is written in Python and communicates with AI assistants via MCP.

6 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-08-15. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automating schematic capture and part placement
• Running ERC/DRC checks and exporting fabrication files
• Generating BOM and 3D model outputs from KiCad projects

Pros

• Broad toolset: 100+ MCP tools cover design, verification, and export
• Covers full PCB workflow from schematic to Gerber/BOM/3D output
• Python-based, easy to integrate with MCP-compatible assistants

Cons

• Very low GitHub stars (6) suggest early-stage or limited adoption
• Vendor listed as ‘Various’, so no clear maintainer or support
• Requires KiCad and MCP setup, with no evidence of packaging or docs

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