kicad-mcp-pro — KiCad MCP Server (PCB/Schematics)

Main

• Run health --json and doctor --json before wiring into an agent so you can debug environment/path issues without opening KiCad.

• Keep MCP config explicit: pass absolute project paths and a dedicated workspace root to avoid accidental edits outside the intended repo.

• Start with read-only inspection and validation checks, then expand into edits/export only after you trust the safety gates.

Source-backed notes

• README provides a uvx quick start including health --json, doctor --json, and serve commands.
• README states health --json is safe when KiCad is not running and reports IPC as deferred instead of crashing.
• README includes a minimal MCP config example and references integration docs for Claude Desktop/Code and other clients.

FAQ

• Is this the canonical repo?: README mentions a canonical repo under oaslananka-lab/ and also a personal mirror; this asset cites the published mirror URL.
• Do I need KiCad running?: Not for health --json; README says IPC checks are deferred when KiCad isn’t running.
• How do I keep it safe?: Start read-only, scope paths explicitly, and add a review gate before allowing edit/export tools.