Control KiCad PCB Editor programmatically via IPC API to automate board design, routing, and component placement. For hardware engineers and automation developers integrating KiCad into CI/CD or design workflows.
io.github.daedalus/mcp-kicad
Local install
STDIO
No auth required
How models use it and what it is built for.
Control KiCad PCB Editor programmatically via IPC API to automate board design, routing, and component placement. For hardware engineers and automation developers integrating KiCad into CI/CD or design workflows.
Local install — runs as a subprocess.
Where to find authoritative docs and source for Daedalus MCP Kicad.
Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Daedalus MCP Kicad.
Common questions about connecting and running Daedalus MCP Kicad.
What version of KiCad does this MCP server support?
The server exposes KiCad PCB Editor functionality via IPC API. Check the repository or documentation for specific KiCad version compatibility requirements.
How do I authenticate or connect to KiCad?
The server uses stdio transport and communicates with KiCad via its IPC API. KiCad must be running with IPC enabled for the server to establish a connection.
Can I use this to automate PCB design in a headless environment?
The MCP server controls KiCad's PCB Editor via IPC, so KiCad itself must be running. For fully headless automation, check if KiCad's scripting API or command-line tools better suit your use case.
What operations can I perform on a board?
The server exposes PCB Editor functionality through IPC, including component placement, routing, and net queries. Refer to the KiCad IPC API documentation for the complete list of available operations.
Is there a cost or license requirement?
KiCad itself is open-source and free. This MCP server is a wrapper around KiCad's IPC API; check the repository for its own licensing terms.
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