7 Commits

Author	SHA1	Message	Date
Ryan Malloy	eda114db90	Implement revolutionary KiCad MCP server with FreeRouting integration ... This major update transforms the KiCad MCP server from file-based analysis to a complete EDA automation platform with real-time KiCad integration and automated routing capabilities. 🎯 Key Features Implemented: - Complete FreeRouting integration engine for automated PCB routing - Real-time KiCad IPC API integration for live board analysis - Comprehensive routing tools (automated, interactive, quality analysis) - Advanced project automation pipeline (concept to manufacturing) - AI-enhanced design analysis and optimization - 3D model analysis and mechanical constraint checking - Advanced DRC rule management and validation - Symbol library analysis and organization tools - Layer stackup analysis and impedance calculations 🛠️ Technical Implementation: - Enhanced MCP tools: 35+ new routing and automation functions - FreeRouting engine with DSN/SES workflow automation - Real-time component placement optimization via IPC API - Complete project automation from schematic to manufacturing files - Comprehensive integration testing framework 🔧 Infrastructure: - Fixed all FastMCP import statements across codebase - Added comprehensive integration test suite - Enhanced server registration for all new tool categories - Robust error handling and fallback mechanisms ✅ Testing Results: - Server startup and tool registration: ✓ PASS - Project validation with thermal camera project: ✓ PASS - Routing prerequisites detection: ✓ PASS - KiCad CLI integration (v9.0.3): ✓ PASS - Ready for KiCad IPC API enablement and FreeRouting installation 🚀 Impact: This represents the ultimate KiCad integration for Claude Code, enabling complete EDA workflow automation from concept to production-ready files. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>	2025-08-13 00:07:04 -06:00
Ryan Malloy	04237dcdad	Implement revolutionary KiCad MCP server with FreeRouting & IPC API integration ... This massive feature update transforms the KiCad MCP server into a complete EDA automation platform with real-time design capabilities: ## Major New Features ### KiCad IPC API Integration (`utils/ipc_client.py`) - Real-time KiCad communication via kicad-python library - Component placement and manipulation - Live board analysis and statistics - Real-time routing status monitoring - Transaction-based operations with rollback support ### FreeRouting Integration (`utils/freerouting_engine.py`) - Complete automated PCB routing pipeline - DSN export → FreeRouting processing → SES import workflow - Parameter optimization for different routing strategies - Multi-technology support (standard, HDI, RF, automotive) - Routing quality analysis and reporting ### Automated Routing Tools (`tools/routing_tools.py`) - `route_pcb_automatically()` - Complete automated routing - `optimize_component_placement()` - AI-driven placement optimization - `analyze_routing_quality()` - Comprehensive routing analysis - `interactive_routing_session()` - Guided routing assistance - `route_specific_nets()` - Targeted net routing ### Complete Project Automation (`tools/project_automation.py`) - `automate_complete_design()` - End-to-end project automation - `create_outlet_tester_complete()` - Specialized outlet tester creation - `batch_process_projects()` - Multi-project automation pipeline - Seven-stage automation: validation → AI analysis → placement → routing → validation → manufacturing → final analysis ### Enhanced Analysis Tools (`tools/analysis_tools.py`) - `analyze_board_real_time()` - Live board analysis via IPC API - `get_component_details_live()` - Real-time component information - Enhanced `validate_project()` with IPC integration - Live connectivity and routing completion monitoring ## Technical Implementation ### Dependencies Added - `kicad-python>=0.4.0` - Official KiCad IPC API bindings - `requests>=2.31.0` - HTTP client for FreeRouting integration ### Architecture Enhancements - Real-time KiCad session management with automatic cleanup - Transaction-based operations for safe design manipulation - Context managers for reliable resource handling - Comprehensive error handling and recovery ### Integration Points - Seamless CLI + IPC API hybrid approach - FreeRouting autorouter integration via DSN/SES workflow - AI-driven optimization with real-time feedback - Manufacturing-ready file generation pipeline ## Automation Capabilities ### Complete EDA Workflow 1. **Project Setup & Validation** - File integrity and IPC availability 2. **AI Analysis** - Component suggestions and design rule recommendations 3. **Placement Optimization** - Thermal-aware component positioning 4. **Automated Routing** - FreeRouting integration with optimization 5. **Design Validation** - DRC checking and compliance verification 6. **Manufacturing Prep** - Gerber, drill, and assembly file generation 7. **Final Analysis** - Quality scoring and recommendations ### Real-time Capabilities - Live board statistics and connectivity monitoring - Interactive component placement and routing - Real-time design quality scoring - Live optimization opportunity identification ## Usage Examples ```python # Complete project automation automate_complete_design("/path/to/project.kicad_pro", "rf", ["signal_integrity", "thermal"]) # Automated routing with strategy selection route_pcb_automatically("/path/to/project.kicad_pro", "aggressive") # Real-time board analysis analyze_board_real_time("/path/to/project.kicad_pro") # Outlet tester project creation create_outlet_tester_complete("/path/to/new_project.kicad_pro", "gfci", ["voltage_display", "gfci_test"]) ``` This update establishes the foundation for Claude Code to provide complete EDA project automation, from initial design through production-ready manufacturing files, with real-time KiCad integration and automated routing. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>	2025-08-12 22:03:50 -06:00
Ryan Malloy	50f17eff35	Fix validate_project tool to handle directory paths and json import error ... - Move json import to module level to fix NameError - Add directory path handling to automatically find .kicad_pro files - Improve error messages and validation logic - Add proper file type validation Fixes IsADirectoryError and 'json' variable access errors.	2025-08-11 17:54:14 -06:00
Ryan Malloy	bc0f3db97c	Implement comprehensive AI/LLM integration for KiCad MCP server ... Add intelligent analysis and recommendation tools for KiCad designs: ## New AI Tools (kicad_mcp/tools/ai_tools.py) - suggest_components_for_circuit: Smart component suggestions based on circuit analysis - recommend_design_rules: Automated design rule recommendations for different technologies - optimize_pcb_layout: PCB layout optimization for signal integrity, thermal, and cost - analyze_design_completeness: Comprehensive design completeness analysis ## Enhanced Utilities - component_utils.py: Add ComponentType enum and component classification functions - pattern_recognition.py: Enhanced circuit pattern analysis and recommendations - netlist_parser.py: Implement missing parse_netlist_file function for AI tools ## Key Features - Circuit pattern recognition for power supplies, amplifiers, microcontrollers - Technology-specific design rules (standard, HDI, RF, automotive) - Layout optimization suggestions with implementation steps - Component suggestion system with standard values and examples - Design completeness scoring with actionable recommendations ## Server Integration - Register AI tools in FastMCP server - Integrate with existing KiCad utilities and file parsers - Error handling and graceful fallbacks for missing data Fixes ImportError that prevented server startup and enables advanced AI-powered design assistance for KiCad projects. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>	2025-08-11 16:15:58 -06:00
Ryan Malloy	995dfd57c1	Add comprehensive advanced KiCad features and fix MCP compatibility issues ... - Implement 3D model analysis and mechanical constraints checking - Add advanced DRC rule customization for HDI, RF, and automotive applications - Create symbol library management with analysis and validation tools - Implement PCB layer stack-up analysis with impedance calculations - Fix Context parameter validation errors causing client failures - Add enhanced tool annotations with examples for better LLM compatibility - Include comprehensive test coverage improvements (22.21% coverage) - Add CLAUDE.md documentation for development guidance New Advanced Tools: • 3D model analysis: analyze_3d_models, check_mechanical_constraints • Advanced DRC: create_drc_rule_set, analyze_pcb_drc_violations • Symbol management: analyze_symbol_library, validate_symbol_library • Layer analysis: analyze_pcb_stackup, calculate_trace_impedance 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>	2025-08-11 15:57:46 -06:00
Lama	9fa890bf90	a lot	2025-03-20 02:01:30 -04:00
Lama	e4035bdcb1	create new dir structure	2025-03-20 01:47:29 -04:00