Kicad MCP Pro MCP Server
by oaslanankaio.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-prov4.0.2
Production-grade MCP server for KiCad EDA—PCB design, DRC, simulation, BOM, DFM, and manufacturing.
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Install Kicad MCP Pro MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add kicad-mcp-pro -- npx -y kicad-mcp-proInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"kicad-mcp-pro": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kicad-mcp-pro"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"kicad-mcp-pro": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kicad-mcp-pro"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"kicad-mcp-pro": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kicad-mcp-pro"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"kicad-mcp-pro": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"kicad-mcp-pro"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICAD_MCP_PRO_PYPI_VERSION | — | — | Override the Python package version pinned by the npm wrapper |
| KICAD_MCP_LOG_LEVEL | — | — | Logging level (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR) |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 1d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-09 · 1d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-08 · 2d ago · GitHub · kicad-mcp-gui-v4.0.2
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-08 · 2d ago · official registry · v4.0.2
FAQ
›How do I install the Kicad MCP Pro MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add kicad-mcp-pro -- npx -y kicad-mcp-pro. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Kicad MCP Pro require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Kicad MCP Pro as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Kicad MCP Pro in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro.
Alternatives to Kicad MCP Pro
Other design MCP servers.