Can I use this for hierarchical KiCad projects?

Yes, the skill includes specific workflows for validating hierarchy, tracing nets across sheets, and ensuring consistent annotation across the entire project.

Why does the skill prohibit manual editing of KiCad files?

To prevent file corruption and ensure design integrity, all modifications are routed through specific MCP tools that interact safely with the KiCad file formats.

What manufacturing formats can this skill export?

It supports exporting Gerbers, BOM (Bill of Materials), pick-and-place position files, 3D models (STEP), and IPC-2581 manufacturing data.

Does it support DRC for high-speed or complex PCB layouts?

Yes, it runs the full KiCad DRC engine to check for clearance, track width, via placement, and copper zone violations against your design rules.

How does this skill handle 'power pin not driven' errors?

The skill identifies nets missing a power source and uses the add_power_symbol tool to place PWR_FLAGs or connects them to recognized power pins automatically.

KiCad Design Verification

Name: KiCad Design Verification
Author: ProductOfAmerica

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Security & Testing

Automates electrical and design rule checks (ERC/DRC) for KiCad projects to ensure error-free, production-ready hardware designs.

This skill provides a systematic and automated workflow for verifying KiCad schematics and PCB layouts. It leverages specialized MCP tools to run comprehensive ERC and DRC checks, identify unconnected nets, and resolve complex issues like 'power pin not driven' errors or clearance violations. By enforcing a strict policy of zero violations and preventing manual file corruption through direct API-driven manipulation, it ensures that hardware projects are structurally sound and fully validated before generating manufacturing exports like Gerbers, BOMs, and assembly files.

Key Features

01One-click manufacturing export generation for Gerbers, BOM, and IPC-2581

02PCB quality audits for trace widths, thermal vias, and copper zone integrity

03Intelligent 'power pin not driven' fixes with automated PWR_FLAG placement

04Hierarchical schematic validation and cross-sheet net tracing

05Automated ERC and DRC execution with systematic violation resolution

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Auditing a high-density PCB layout for clearance, connectivity, and manufacturing constraints before fabrication.

02Finalizing a complex multi-sheet schematic by resolving all electrical rule violations and annotation conflicts.

03Automating the generation of a complete manufacturing package including drill files, pick-and-place data, and 3D models.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add productofamerica/mcp-server-kicad verification

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01One-click manufacturing export generation for Gerbers, BOM, and IPC-2581

02PCB quality audits for trace widths, thermal vias, and copper zone integrity

03Intelligent 'power pin not driven' fixes with automated PWR_FLAG placement

04Hierarchical schematic validation and cross-sheet net tracing

05Automated ERC and DRC execution with systematic violation resolution

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Auditing a high-density PCB layout for clearance, connectivity, and manufacturing constraints before fabrication.

02Finalizing a complex multi-sheet schematic by resolving all electrical rule violations and annotation conflicts.

03Automating the generation of a complete manufacturing package including drill files, pick-and-place data, and 3D models.