KiCAD PCB Designer

Digi-Key

digikey_search_parts, digikey_check_library_availability, digikey_test_connection (#368, @karu2003).

set_net_color

(#375, @JMcordobamendez).

Validation

validate_schematic, validate_symbol_library — locate structural damage with line/column, confirmed via kicad-cli on a copy.

Back-annotation

backannotate_footprints — PCB footprint choices flow back to the schematic, the reverse of sync_schematic_to_board.

Lifecycle

open_board, reload_board, save_board, save_as, is_dirty, discard_or_reload, create_board_from_schematic.

assign_net_to_class

check_clearance and set_layer_constraints each had a full schema and a router entry but no dispatch handler, so every call returned Unknown command.

search_parts_registry

get_registry_part / download_registry_part reuse a verified existing footprint or symbol instead of generating one.

get_jlcpcb_part

returns live stock and tiered pricing when JLCPCB Open Platform credentials are configured, falling back to the local snapshot.

add_component_3d_model

remove_component_3d_model for attaching STEP/WRL models to footprints.

suggest_placement

connectivity-driven PCB placement optimizer (dry-run by default, deterministic).

suggest_schematic_declutter

re-orients overlapping net labels without touching connectivity.

connect_passthrough

wires all pins of one connector to the matching pins of another in the schematic (J1 pin N → J2 pin N, auto-named nets).

sync_schematic_to_board

imports the net assignments into the PCB.

route_pad_to_pad

routes each connection with automatic via insertion when pads are on opposite copper layers.

snapshot_project

saves a named checkpoint into <project>/snapshots/.

create_project

Initialize new KiCAD projects

open_project

Load existing project files

open_board

reload_board - Open or re-read a specific.kicad_pcb

save_project

save_board / save_as - Save current state

close_project

Save (optionally) and drop in-memory state

is_dirty

discard_or_reload - Check for and undo unsaved changes

get_project_info

Retrieve project metadata

set_board_size

Configure PCB dimensions

add_board_outline

Create board edge (rectangle, circle, polygon, rounded rectangle)

add_layer

Add custom layers to stack

set_active_layer

Switch working layer

get_board_info

Retrieve board properties

get_board_2d_view

Generate board preview image

get_board_extents

Get board bounding box

add_mounting_hole

Place mounting holes

add_board_text

Add text annotations

add_zone

Add copper zone/pour with clearance settings

clear_board_outline

replace_board_outline - Remove or swap the Edge.Cuts outline

set_board_origin

get_board_origin - Read and set the drill/place and grid origins

list_graphics

update_graphic / delete_graphic - Inspect and edit drawing items

import_svg_logo

Import SVG file as PCB silkscreen polygons

place_component

Place single component with footprint

move_component

Reposition existing component

rotate_component

Rotate component by angle

delete_component

Remove component from board