Overview
KiCad MCP Server is an MCP-compliant server that exposes KiCad data and actions to any MCP client. It implements Resources, Tools, and Prompts to let LLMs read KiCad information, perform world actions like opening projects, and use prompts for common interactions. The server runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux and requires KiCad 9.0+ and Python 3.10+. It is designed around KiCad workflows, with a modular structure under kicad_mcp (server, config, context, resources, tools, prompts, utils) and a main entry point at main.py. Setup involves cloning the repo, configuring a .env with KICAD_SEARCH_PATHS, and starting the server with python main.py. Claude Desktop (or other MCP clients) can be configured to connect by pointing to the Python interpreter and main.py in claude_desktop_config.json. Documentation lives in docs/ with guides for Project Management, PCB Design Analysis, Netlist Extraction, BOM, DRC, PCB Visualization, and Circuit Pattern Recognition. Troubleshooting and development guidance are provided, along with logs under the Claude log directories.
Features
Project Management
List, examine, and open KiCad projects.
PCB Design Analysis
Get insights about your PCB designs and schematics.
Netlist Extraction
Extract and analyze component connections from schematics.
BOM Management
Analyze and export Bills of Materials.
Design Rule Checking (DRC)
Run DRC checks using KiCad CLI and track progress over time.
PCB Visualization
Generate visual representations of your PCB layouts.
Circuit Pattern Recognition
Identify common circuit patterns in schematics.
Who Is This For?
- KiCad users:Use MCP clients to manage KiCad projects, run analyses, and automate design workflows.
