Kicad MCP Server

The MCP registry provides MCP clients with a list of MCP servers, like an app store for MCP servers. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting design tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-01-17 · ★ 10 · #56 OF 74 MAINTAINED DESIGN · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Kicad MCP Server

Claude Code

claude mcp add bunnyf-pcb-mcp -- uvx kicad-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bunnyf-pcb-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kicad-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package kicad-mcp-server - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.bunnyf is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Kicad MCP Server

kicad-mcp-server is maintained by bunnyf. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Dec 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/bunnyf/pcb-mcp
category: design - ranked #56 of 74 actively-maintained design servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.bunnyf/kicad-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-01-17)
packages: pypi:kicad-mcp-server

05 · Kicad MCP Server FAQ

What is Kicad MCP Server?

The MCP registry provides MCP clients with a list of MCP servers, like an app store for MCP servers. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Kicad MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-01-17. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Kicad MCP Server?

Run `uvx kicad-mcp-server`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Kicad MCP Server run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Kicad MCP Server

Alternatives to Kicad MCP Server

Maintained design servers if Kicad MCP Server isn't the fit.

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