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io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot
kicad-copilot-mcp
File-oriented MCP server for KiCad schematics, PCB placement, routing, and pours.
No known CVEs
MIT license
Actively maintained
Last commit 3d ago
Works with most clients
Transport: stdio, sse, http
6 tools · ~183 tok
Grade A · 0.1% of 200K ctx
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io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot is an MCP server that file-oriented MCP server for KiCad schematics, PCB placement, routing, and pours. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, sse and http, requires no API key, and scores 85/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"kicad-copilot": {
"args": [
"-y",
"kicad-copilot-mcp"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
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What io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot does
AI-powered MCP server for KiCad. Create and modify schematics from natural language, search real components, work with hierarchical projects, generate PCB placement, route boards locally, and create simple copper pours directly through an AI agent.
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Security
OSV.devNo known CVEs.
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Tools (6)
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~183 tokens total
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot safe to use?
- io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot?
- io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What can io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot do?
- io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot provides 6 tools: Examples, Installation, Requirements, Compatibility, Documentation and 1 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
- What AI clients work with io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot?
- io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
- Is io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot actively maintained?
- io.github.biosshot/kicad-copilot is actively maintained — last commit was 3 days ago. It has 4 GitHub stars.
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