KiCad MCP Pro MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install KiCad MCP Pro in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add kicad-mcp-pro -- uvx kicad-mcp-pro

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kicad-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kicad-mcp-pro"
      ]
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add kicad-mcp-pro -- npx -y kicad-mcp-pro

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kicad-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kicad-mcp-pro"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add kicad-mcp-pro -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro:4.5.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kicad-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/oaslananka/kicad-mcp-pro:4.5.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the KiCad MCP Pro MCP server do?

Production-grade MCP server for KiCad EDA—PCB design, DRC, simulation, BOM, DFM, and manufacturing.

Is the KiCad MCP Pro MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does KiCad MCP Pro run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add KiCad MCP Pro to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add kicad-mcp-pro -- uvx kicad-mcp-pro

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