Does this skill modify my KiCad files?

No, this is a pure planning phase that only creates a markdown artifact (specs/schematic-plan.md). It uses inspection-only MCP tools to read library data without altering project files.

What is required before running the schematic-plan skill?

You must have a validated Bill of Materials (BOM) located at specs/bom.md that has been marked as APPROVED by a reviewer.

How are page sizes determined?

The skill performs explicit arithmetic based on component counts, standard spacing rules (e.g., 12.7mm per component), margins, and title block dimensions to select the smallest standard sheet (A4, A3, or A2) that fits the design.

Can I request changes to the generated plan?

Yes. The skill includes a hard-gate requiring user approval. If you reject the layout or page size, Claude will fix the specific issues and re-run the plan reviewer until you are satisfied.

KiCad Schematic Planner

Name: KiCad Schematic Planner
Author: ProductOfAmerica

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Design Tools

Plans exact component placement and wiring coordinates for KiCad schematics based on a validated Bill of Materials.

The Schematic Plan skill provides a rigorous, mechanical approach to PCB design preparation within Claude Code. By analyzing a validated Bill of Materials (BOM), it calculates optimal page sizes, defines functional stage layouts, and assigns exact (x, y) coordinates and wiring nets. This 'pure planning' phase ensures that schematic capture is accurate, follows standard spacing rules, and minimizes design errors before any KiCad files are actually modified, incorporating a mandatory review and approval process to guarantee technical feasibility.

Key Features

01Functional stage layout mapping using bounding box assignments

02Automated page size calculation based on component count and spacing rules

03Precise coordinate mapping (x, y, rotation) for all BOM components

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05Integration with KiCad inspection tools to verify library symbols and pins

06Comprehensive wiring and net planning including power flags and no-connects

Use Cases

01Automating coordinate math and wiring order for large, complex BOMs

02Calculating required schematic sheet size for complex hierarchical hardware designs

03Defining the physical architecture of a multi-stage circuit before schematic capture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add productofamerica/mcp-server-kicad schematic-plan

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Functional stage layout mapping using bounding box assignments

02Automated page size calculation based on component count and spacing rules

03Precise coordinate mapping (x, y, rotation) for all BOM components

042 GitHub stars

05Integration with KiCad inspection tools to verify library symbols and pins

06Comprehensive wiring and net planning including power flags and no-connects

Use Cases

01Automating coordinate math and wiring order for large, complex BOMs

02Calculating required schematic sheet size for complex hierarchical hardware designs

03Defining the physical architecture of a multi-stage circuit before schematic capture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add productofamerica/mcp-server-kicad schematic-plan

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT