How do I connect Kicad MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add kicad -s user -- "C:\Program Files\KiCad\10.0\bin\python.exe" -m kicad_mcp_server` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is Kicad MCP Server free?

MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.

What can Kicad MCP Server do?

Kicad MCP Server documents 24 tools to the agent, including add_component_from_library, add_label, add_wire. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Kicad MCP Server

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by Seeed-Studio

🔌 MCP server for KiCad EDA - Analyze schematics & PCBs, trace pin-level connections, automate design editing. Works with any MCP-compatible AI tool

Install

$claude mcp add kicad -s user -- "C:\Program Files\KiCad\10.0\bin\python.exe" -m kicad_mcp_server

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Project instructions

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24 of 24 tools

Documented tools (24)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

add_component_from_library

Add component with symbol from library

add_label

Add local label

add_wire

Add wire connection

analyze_pcb_nets

Routing analysis: width/via distribution, net length ranking

analyze_pcb_power_integrity

Power zones, GND coverage, power routing analysis

analyze_pcb_signal_integrity

Diff pair matching, RF traces, longest signal nets

create_kicad_project

Create project from KiCad template

detect_pin_conflicts

Find conflicting pin connections

export_gerber

Export Gerber files

find_tracks_by_net

Track segments, lengths, widths, vias for a specific net

generate_netlist

Export netlist from schematic via kicad-cli

get_netlist_components

List components with their net connections

get_netlist_nets

List all nets with pin connections

get_pcb_statistics

Board dimensions, layer count, design rules

get_schematic_info

Project metadata and statistics

get_symbol_details

Detailed info for a specific component

list_pcb_footprints

List footprints with optional layer filter

list_schematic_components

List components with filtering by type, value, or DNP status

list_schematic_nets

List all nets, optionally filter power nets

run_drc

Design Rules Check on PCB

run_erc

Electrical Rules Check on schematic

search_symbols

Search components by pattern (regex)

setup_pcb_layout

Initialize PCB with dimensions

trace_netlist_connection

Trace all connections from a component/pin

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about Kicad MCP Server

How do I connect Kicad MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add kicad -s user -- "C:\Program Files\KiCad\10.0\bin\python.exe" -m kicad_mcp_server` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is Kicad MCP Server free?: MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.
What can Kicad MCP Server do?: Kicad MCP Server documents 24 tools to the agent, including add_component_from_library, add_label, add_wire. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.