using-kicad

EVERY KiCad operation has a corresponding MCP tool. Do NOT claim a tool does not exist without first listing all available tools. Key tools that MUST be used instead of file writes:

• add_symbol — create custom symbol definitions in .kicad_sym files
• create_symbol_library — create new .kicad_sym library files
• create_schematic — create new .kicad_sch files
• create_project — create new .kicad_pro project files If you find yourself thinking "there's no MCP tool for this," you are wrong. Check the tool list again.

This is not optional. Do not rationalize skipping it.

Skill Activation Flow

digraph skill_flow {
    "User message received" [shape=doublecircle];
    "KiCad/electronics task?" [shape=diamond];
    "Invoke Skill tool" [shape=box];
    "Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'" [shape=box];
    "Has checklist?" [shape=diamond];
    "Create TodoWrite todo per item" [shape=box];
    "Follow skill exactly" [shape=box];
    "Respond normally" [shape=doublecircle];

    "User message received" -> "KiCad/electronics task?";
    "KiCad/electronics task?" -> "Invoke Skill tool" [label="yes"];
    "KiCad/electronics task?" -> "Respond normally" [label="no"];
    "Invoke Skill tool" -> "Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'";
    "Announce: 'Using [skill] to [purpose]'" -> "Has checklist?";
    "Has checklist?" -> "Create TodoWrite todo per item" [label="yes"];
    "Has checklist?" -> "Follow skill exactly" [label="no"];
    "Create TodoWrite todo per item" -> "Follow skill exactly";
}

When a skill contains a checklist (items with - [ ]), you MUST create a TodoWrite entry for each item BEFORE starting work. This provides visible progress tracking throughout the design session.