KiCAD FAQs

Question 1

What are the system requirements for KiCAD MCP?

Accepted Answer

KiCAD MCP requires KiCAD 9.0 or higher, Node.js v18 or higher, Python 3.8 or higher (comes with KiCAD 9.0), Cline (VSCode Claude extension) or another MCP-compatible client, and Windows 10/11 (Linux/Mac support planned).

Question 2

Is KiCAD MCP free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, KiCAD MCP is an open-source project and is free to use. The source code is available on GitHub.

Question 3

What is KiCAD MCP?

Accepted Answer

KiCAD MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open-source tool that allows you to control KiCAD PCB design software using natural language commands through AI assistants like Claude. It enables AI-assisted PCB design workflows.

Question 4

How does KiCAD MCP work?

Accepted Answer

KiCAD MCP uses a TypeScript MCP server to communicate with the AI assistant and a Python interface to interact with KiCAD. It translates natural language commands into KiCAD actions, allowing you to design PCBs more efficiently.

Question 5

What can I do with KiCAD MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can create and manage KiCAD projects, generate schematics, manipulate board geometry, place components, route traces, implement design rules, and generate export files using natural language commands.

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