# klayout-draw-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to create, edit, or view GDS layout files, and want to leverage AI assistance for designing and manipulating basic shapes. It solves problems related to semiconductor design, mask creation, and layout editing, providing a scripting interface for automation. Ideal for use cases requiring precise layout control and customization, with inputs including design specifications and outputs being modified GDS files.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/geniuskey-klayout-draw-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/geniuskey-klayout-draw-mcp

## Description

Enables AI assistants to create, edit, and view GDS layout files using KLayout, with tools for basic shapes and scripting.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-30

## Facts

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

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ws102niua7)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/geniuskey/klayout-draw-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": "geniuskey-klayout-draw-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/geniuskey-klayout-draw-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/geniuskey-klayout-draw-mcp/pull`

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