Konnect
Konnect is a native KiCAD 10 plugin that exposes 217 PCB design tools to AI via the MCP protocol.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 1.2k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/mixelpixx/Konnect
Overview
Konnect is a single binary built with Rust, serving as a native plugin for KiCAD 10. It exposes 217 schematic, layout, routing, placement, design review, and manufacturing tools to Claude or other LLMs through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It simplifies invocation paths, reduces dependencies, and interacts with KiCAD via the official IPC API. Konnect enables AI to directly manipulate projects, including component placement and connection, PCB layout, running design checks, and exporting production files. Ideal for developers and engineers seeking automated PCB design workflows.
Capabilities
- ▪Place and connect schematic components
- ▪Real-time PCB layout
- ▪Run design checks (ERC, DRC, etc.)
- ▪Export production files (Gerbers, BOM, etc.)
- ▪Search JLCPCB parts
- ▪Design from reference circuits
Use cases
Setup
Download the Konnect binary and configure the MCP client.
This information was compiled by AI from public sources and may contain inaccuracies — please refer to the source.
FAQ
Which AI models does Konnect support?
Supports Claude and other LLMs.
Is Konnect open source?
Yes, Konnect is an open-source project.
How does Konnect differ from KiCAD-MCP-Server?
Konnect optimizes invocation paths, reduces dependencies, and uses the official IPC API.
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