# KiCad

> Use this tool when you need to analyze and validate electronic design automation projects, troubleshoot design rule violations, or visualize PCB layouts. KiCad provides Design Rule Check (DRC) capabilities, schematic analysis, and project management functions, generating outputs such as PCB thumbnails and validation reports. It integrates with KiCad's command-line tools and Python modules, making it ideal for electronics designers seeking AI-assisted design optimization and manufacturing preparation.

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

## Description

KiCad MCP Server enables Claude to interact with KiCad electronic design automation projects, providing tools for PCB design analysis, validation, and visualization. The server offers Design Rule Check (DRC) capabilities with history tracking, PCB thumbnail generation, schematic analysis, and project management functions. Built to support macOS, Windows, and Linux, it integrates directly with KiCad's command-line tools and Python modules when available, falling back to alternative methods when needed. This implementation is particularly valuable for electronics designers seeking AI assistance with troubleshooting design rule violations, understanding PCB layouts, and preparing designs for manufacturing without leaving their Claude conversation.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.25
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** productivity
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/lamaalrajih-kicad)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/lamaalrajih/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": "lamaalrajih-kicad"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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