What is KiCad?
KiCad is a AI tool that Enables Claude to analyze and validate KiCad electronic design projects through PCB visualization, design rule checking, and schematic analysis for improved troubleshooting and manufacturing preparati. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 74/100 (B). 493 GitHub stars. Published by https://github.com/lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp. Last analyzed August 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 0/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 0/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ⚠️ Community: 493 stars, 0 downloads — Growing community
- ⚠️ Transparency: License: Not specified — No license specified
Trust & Safety Overview
What KiCad Does
KiCad is a mcp_server in the AI tool category. Enables Claude to analyze and validate KiCad electronic design projects through PCB visualization, design rule checking, and schematic analysis for improved troubleshooting and manufacturing preparation.. It is published by https://github.com/lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp and has no specified license. With 493 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a growing community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use KiCad
KiCad is well-suited for production use given its strong trust score and active community.
Details
| Author | https://github.com/lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp |
|---|---|
| Category | AI tool |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | mcp_server |
| Source | View on GitHub |
| Security Score | 0/100 |
| Activity Score | 0/100 |
How to Get Started
Check the trust score before installing:
curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=kicad
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated August 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.