kicad-mcp/kicad_mcp/prompts/templates.py
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

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"""
Prompt templates for KiCad interactions.
"""
from fastmcp import FastMCP
def register_prompts(mcp: FastMCP) -> None:
"""Register prompt templates with the MCP server.
Args:
mcp: The FastMCP server instance
"""
@mcp.prompt()
def create_new_component() -> str:
"""Prompt for creating a new KiCad component."""
prompt = """
I want to create a new component in KiCad for my PCB design. I need help with:
1. Deciding on the correct component package/footprint
2. Creating the schematic symbol
3. Connecting the schematic symbol to the footprint
4. Adding the component to my design
Please provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a new component in KiCad.
"""
return prompt
@mcp.prompt()
def debug_pcb_issues() -> str:
"""Prompt for debugging common PCB issues."""
prompt = """
I'm having issues with my KiCad PCB design. Can you help me troubleshoot the following problems:
1. Design rule check (DRC) errors
2. Electrical rule check (ERC) errors
3. Footprint mismatches
4. Routing challenges
Please provide a systematic approach to identifying and fixing these issues in KiCad.
"""
return prompt
@mcp.prompt()
def pcb_manufacturing_checklist() -> str:
"""Prompt for PCB manufacturing preparation checklist."""
prompt = """
I'm preparing to send my KiCad PCB design for manufacturing. Please help me with a comprehensive checklist of things to verify before submitting my design, including:
1. Design rule compliance
2. Layer stack configuration
3. Manufacturing notes and specifications
4. Required output files (Gerber, drill, etc.)
5. Component placement considerations
Please provide a detailed checklist I can follow to ensure my design is ready for manufacturing.
"""