Konnect: Design KiCad schematics and boards with an AI assistant
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For electronics designers using KiCad 10 and an MCP client.
What it does
Konnect is a native KiCad plugin that lets Claude and other AI assistants work with schematic and PCB projects through the Model Context Protocol. Its tools cover schematic capture, board placement and routing, design checks, reference circuits, parts search, and manufacturing export. The project says its Rust binary talks to KiCad 10 through the official IPC API, allowing board edits to use KiCad’s undo and redo. It also offers on-demand toolsets so an assistant can load tools for a task instead of seeing every tool at once.
How to use it
Install the Konnect binary and connect it to a compatible MCP client and KiCad 10. Ask the assistant to edit a schematic or board, then inspect the result in KiCad and run the relevant electrical and design checks.
Common use cases
- Place and wire components in a schematic.
- Arrange and route footprints on a PCB.
- Review a design and prepare its manufacturing exports.
Can I use this?
Requirements The source describes a Rust binary and KiCad 10 integration. Use an MCP-capable assistant; most PCB tools require KiCad running with the target board open.
Caveat The project is a beta release. PCB edits need a qualified person to inspect electrical behavior and run design checks before fabrication; most PCB tools require KiCad to be running.
Worth knowing The source marks Konnect beta and asks for real-world review. It says PCB tools generally require KiCad running with the target board open. The design still needs human engineering review before fabrication. The source is AGPL-3.0 and says commercial licenses are available.
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Quick questions
- What is Konnect?
- Konnect is a native KiCad plugin that lets Claude and other AI assistants work with schematic and PCB projects through the Model Context Protocol.
- What can I use Konnect for?
- Place and wire components in a schematic; Arrange and route footprints on a PCB; Review a design and prepare its manufacturing exports
- Can I run Konnect on my computer?
- It runs as an add-on inside an AI assistant you already use.
- What do I need to use Konnect?
- KiCad 10 and an MCP-capable assistant; most PCB tools need KiCad running with the target board open. The source is AGPL-3.0 licensed.
- What license does Konnect use?
- The source is AGPL-3.0 and says commercial licenses are available.
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