parse_lib_symbol_pins() now falls back to searching external .kicad_sym
library files when a symbol isn't embedded in the schematic's lib_symbols
section. Splits lib_id ("LibName:SymName") to locate the library file,
then parses pins using the bare symbol name.
Search order: schematic dir, libs/, ../libs/, project root, project
root/libs/, kicad/libs/, and sym-lib-table entries with ${KIPRJMOD}
substitution. Handles nonexistent directories gracefully.
Fixes add_power_symbol for script-generated schematics that reference
project library symbols without embedding them (e.g. D1/SMF5.0CA in
ESP32-P4-WIFI6-DEV-KIT library).
add_label bypasses kicad-sch-api serializer entirely — generates
s-expression strings and inserts them directly into the .kicad_sch
file via atomic write. Fixes two upstream bugs: global labels silently
dropped on save (serializer never iterates "global_label" key), and
local labels raising TypeError (parameter signature mismatch in
LabelCollection.add()).
add_power_symbol now falls back to sexp pin parsing when the API
returns None for custom library symbols (e.g. SMF5.0CA). Extracts
shared resolve_pin_position() utility used by both add_power_symbol
and batch operations.
Batch labels also fixed — collected as sexp strings during the batch
loop and inserted after sch.save() so the serializer can't overwrite
them.
Reduce _rc() and transform_pin_to_schematic() rounding from 3 to 2
decimal places to match KiCad's 0.01mm coordinate quantum — prevents
union-find misses when wire endpoints and sexp-parsed pin positions
differ at the sub-quantum level.
Use schematic stem as subdirectory inside .mckicad/ so multi-sheet
analysis outputs (connectivity.json, etc.) don't collide.
kicad-sch-api has two parsing gaps: get_symbol_definition() returns
None for non-standard library prefixes (e.g. Espressif:ESP32-P4),
and there is no sch.global_labels attribute for (global_label ...)
nodes. This adds a focused parser that reads directly from the raw
.kicad_sch file as a fallback, integrated into the connectivity
engine, pin extraction, and label counting tools.
Root cause: kicad-sch-api doesn't back-populate comp.pins or sch.nets
on loaded schematics. All data is accessible through alternative APIs.
Pin extraction: use comp.get_symbol_definition().pins for metadata and
sch.list_component_pins(ref) for schematic-transformed positions.
Connectivity: new wire-walking engine using union-find on coordinates.
Walks wires, pin positions, labels, and power symbols to reconstruct
the net graph. Replaces broken ConnectivityAnalyzer/sch.nets fallbacks.
Eliminates 'unhashable type: Net' crash.
Hierarchy: use sch.sheets.get_sheet_hierarchy() instead of the broken
sheets.data.get("sheet", []) raw dict approach.
Labels: supplement sch.get_statistics() with sch.labels.get_statistics()
and sch.hierarchical_labels for accurate counts.
99 tests passing, lint clean.
New modules:
- patterns/ library: decoupling bank, pull resistor, crystal oscillator
placement with power symbol attachment and grid math helpers
- tools/batch.py: atomic file-based batch operations with dry_run
- tools/power_symbols.py: add_power_symbol with auto #PWR refs
- tools/schematic_patterns.py: MCP wrappers for pattern library
- tools/schematic_edit.py: modify/remove components, title blocks, annotations
- resources/schematic.py: schematic data resources
43 new tests (99 total), lint clean.
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.
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- Add PathValidator class for preventing path traversal attacks
- Add SecureSubprocessRunner for safe command execution
- Replace unsafe XML parsing with defusedxml for security
- Add comprehensive input validation tools for circuit generation
- Include security dependencies (defusedxml, bandit) in pyproject.toml
- Add security scanning job to CI/CD pipeline
- Add comprehensive test coverage for security utilities
- Add timeout constants for safe operation limits
- Add boundary validation for component positioning
This establishes a strong security foundation for the KiCad MCP server
by implementing defense-in-depth security measures across all input
vectors and external process interactions.
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