# kicad-mcp

> kicad-mcp — gato513-kicad-mcp. Use this tool when you need to interact with KiCad schematics, execute specific design tasks, or update the design context. It enables LLM agents to read compressed TOON format files, perform atomic operations, and apply changes via delta and local area updates. This tool is ideal for automating KiCad workflows, streamlining design processes, and integrating with larger design systems.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/gato513-kicad-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/gato513-kicad-mcp

## Description

Enables LLM agents to operate on KiCad by reading compressed schematics (TOON format), executing atomic tools, and updating context via delta and local area.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.64
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-30

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/riw10gwiek)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Gato513/kicad-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "gato513-kicad-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/gato513-kicad-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/gato513-kicad-mcp/pull`

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