KiCAD MCP Server — PCB Design Automation via MCP (2026)

Main

• This server is built around the MCP 2025-06-18 specification and focuses on real-time project state + comprehensive tool schemas for PCB design workflows.
• The README lists concrete capabilities: schematic editing, placement, routing, DRC/ERC, export, plus custom symbols/footprints and personal library management.
• It also documents manufacturing-facing integrations (JLCPCB catalog data) and routing helpers (Freerouting), which makes it more than a thin “hello MCP” demo.
• Treat it like EDA automation: use AI suggestions, but always run checks (DRC/ERC) and review outputs before ordering boards—exactly as the repo’s disclaimer recommends.

FAQ

• Do I need KiCAD installed?: Yes. The Quick Start requires KiCAD 9.0+ plus Node.js 18+ and Python 3.11+ to build and run the server as documented.
• What should I verify first?: Build the repo, configure your MCP client, then confirm the tool inventory shows up and that you can read basic project state before editing.
• Is it safe to auto-generate boards?: Use it with engineering review. The README includes a no-warranty disclaimer and recommends independent verification for safety-critical designs.