Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector

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About Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector

Curated by Archimedes Market. Parse and analyze KiCad PCB files from AI agents. Layer stackup, net listing, footprint inventory, DRC violation surfacing, board outline geometry. Built for design review automation and pre-fab sanity checks. → archimedes.market/assets/ed640f4e-463

#mcp #kicad #pcb #eda #hardware #design-review #mcp-server

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kicad-pcb-inspector": {
      "command": "mcp-kicad-pcb-inspector",
      "args": [
        "serve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector?

It parses and analyzes KiCad .kicad_pcb files from AI agents, designed for PCB design review automation and pre-fabrication sanity checks.

How to use Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector?

Use the provided MCP tools to run DRC, extract BOM, list traces, view layer stackup, and query nets on your KiCad PCB files. No additional configuration is required beyond having a valid .kicad_pcb file.

Key features of Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector?

Run KiCad DRC and get structured JSON violations
Extract full BOM with refdes, value, footprint, MPN
List every routed trace with layer, width, length
Retrieve board layer stackup configuration
Query nets with via counts and track widths

Use cases of Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector?

Automate PCB design rule checks during CI
Perform pre‑fabrication sanity reviews from AI agents
Audit board connectivity and routing statistics
Extract bill of materials for procurement preparation
Inspect layer stackup for manufacturing readiness

FAQ from Mcp Kicad Pcb Inspector

What file formats does it support?

It processes KiCad .kicad_pcb files only.

What tools are available?

The server provides drc_run, bom_extract, trace_list, layer_stackup, and net_query.

Is it open source?

Yes, it is licensed under MIT.

How is trust verified?

The asset is verified on Archimedes Market with an Archimedes Trust Report score of 92/100.

Does it require KiCad to be installed?

The README does not specify runtime dependencies; the DRC tool implies KiCad’s DRC engine may be needed but this is not explicitly stated.

Frequently asked questions

What file formats does it support?

It processes KiCad `.kicad_pcb` files only.

What tools are available?

The server provides `drc_run`, `bom_extract`, `trace_list`, `layer_stackup`, and `net_query`.

Is it open source?

Yes, it is licensed under MIT.

How is trust verified?

The asset is verified on Archimedes Market with an Archimedes Trust Report score of 92/100.

Does it require KiCad to be installed?

The README does not specify runtime dependencies; the DRC tool implies KiCad’s DRC engine may be needed but this is not explicitly stated.

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