KiCAD Schematic Design Workflow

This skill guides Claude to design schematics using Konnect MCP tools. ALL modifications go through MCP tools, never edit .kicad_sch files directly.

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Toolset Loading

Before any schematic work, load the required toolsets:

load_toolset('sch_components')   # place, move, rotate, delete symbols
load_toolset('sch_wiring')       # wires, net labels, power symbols, connections
load_toolset('sch_analysis')     # connection validation, short and orphan checks
load_toolset('sch_export')       # direct ERC and rendered schematic evidence
load_toolset('project')          # save_project before formal checks

Load additional toolsets as needed:

load_toolset('library')          # search_symbols, get_symbol_info, list_symbol_libraries
load_toolset('sch_batch')        # batch operations for 3+ items

Always call get_active_toolsets() first to see what is already loaded.

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Component Placement

Read references/common-lib-ids.md when choosing a common generic KiCad symbol. It is a quick-start index, not an allowlist; search the active libraries when the required part is absent or package-specific.

Workflow

1. Search the library first: use search_symbols to find the correct lib_id
2. Get pin info: use get_symbol_info to see pin names, numbers, and positions
3. Place on the 1.27mm grid (KiCAD default schematic grid)
4. Verify placement with list_schematic_components

Package-sensitive and custom parts