mixelpixx/KiCAD-MCP-Server
KiCAD MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude to directly interact with KiCAD for printed circuit board design. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
85/100
- Activity 98
- Release rhythm 98
- Longevity 35
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 2.5
- age_days: 494
- days_rel: 13
- days_push: 13
- n_releases_24m: 7
Adoption not part of the score
1957 stars · 303 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants like Claude directly control KiCAD for printed circuit board design. It exposes 169 tools covering schematic capture, footprint/symbol creation, autorouting, and parts sourcing, with real-time project state access.
Use cases
- design a PCB schematic from natural language prompts
- have Claude place components and route traces in KiCAD
- search JLCPCB parts catalog and attach footprints automatically
- run Freerouting autorouter on a KiCAD board
- create custom KiCAD symbols and footprints via AI
- automate PCB design review and datasheet lookup
When to choose
- you use KiCAD and want LLM-driven PCB design automation
- you want an MCP server with broad KiCAD tool coverage and active maintenance
- you need cross-platform (Linux/Windows/macOS) support with MIT licensing
When to avoid
- you need a native plugin without Python/Node runtime dependencies - consider the Konnect Rust rewrite instead
- you use EDA tools other than KiCAD
- you need guaranteed stability for production manufacturing flows - some IPC UI integration is experimental
Facets
service · maturity active
mcp agent-framework developer-tools workflow-automation developer-tools hardware large-language-models windows python kicad pcb-design eda model-context-protocol claude schematic-capture autorouting jlcpcb electronics automation linux macos nodejs docker
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/mixelpixx/KiCAD-MCP-Server · fetched 2026-08-28 · 4ff0798108f0
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| mixelpixx/KiCAD-MCP-Server | main | 85 |
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