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Kicad Cli

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o2scale·vlatest·backend·MIT

KicadCli allows you to automate and script KiCad PCB design tasks from the command line, boosting efficiency for complex projects.

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    Run this in your project

    terminal
    $ npx skills add o2scale/electronics-agent-kit --skill kicad-cli -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

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o2scale

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About this skill

What it does

The kicad-cli skill provides command-line access to KiCad, a popular open-source electronics design automation (EDA) suite. It allows AI agents to automate tasks like generating reports, running simulations, and manipulating project files directly through text commands. This enables integration of KiCad workflows into automated processes.

When to use it

  • Automated report generation: Generate bills of materials (BOMs), netlists, or other project documentation without manual intervention.
  • Batch processing: Run simulations or perform design rule checks on multiple KiCad projects automatically.
  • Project file manipulation: Modify PCB layouts or schematic files based on programmatic instructions.
  • Scripted workflows: Integrate KiCad operations into larger automated electronics design pipelines.

Key capabilities

  • Command-line interface for KiCad functionality
  • Automated report generation (BOMs, netlists)
  • Simulation execution
  • Project file manipulation

Example prompts

  • "Generate a BOM for project 'my_project.kicad_pcb'."
  • "Run an electrical rule check on 'schematic.kicad_sch'."
  • "Export the netlist of 'my_project' to a file named 'netlist.txt'."

Tips & gotchas

  • Requires KiCad to be installed and accessible in the system’s PATH environment variable.
  • Familiarity with KiCad project structure and command-line syntax is helpful for effective use.