Can Claude Connect to KiCad? Live MCP Check (2026)

Q: Can Claude connect to KiCad?

Yes, through a community server. We found no official KiCad server in the MCP Registry that Claude can connect to, but 2 live remote community servers work with Claude; the highest-rated is Partreel (trust grade B). Checked live on 2026-10-18.

Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,341 MCP servers · Methodology

Remote KiCad servers (Claude-ready)

Server	Publisher	Status	Sign-in	Tools	Trust
Partreel	Community	Live	No auth	7	B
Boardrepo	Verified domain	Live · sign-in	OAuth sign-in	—	B
Koppar	Verified domain	Live	API key	61	B

Local KiCad servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)

Server	Publisher	Status	Sign-in	Tools	Trust
KiCad MCP Pro	Community	Local install	No auth	—	C
KiCad Tools	Community	Local install	No auth	—	C
KiCad Schematics	Community	Local install	No auth	—	C
KiCad Copilot	Community	Local install	No auth	—	C
Kicad MCP Server	Community	Local install	No auth	—	C
MCP Kicad	Community	Local install	No auth	—	D
Embedcalc MCP	Community	Local install	No auth	—	D

How to connect KiCad to Claude

In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run claude mcp add in Claude Code.

Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.

Is it safe to connect KiCad to Claude?

Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by KiCad itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.

Can ChatGPT connect to KiCad?

See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/kicad/

Does KiCad have an official MCP server?

Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-18. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/kicad/