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Design review and validation workflow for KiCAD projects via MCP tools.
Passed 11 of 18 test cases with the skill, and 8 of 18 without it.
and 8 more in the full report
7 fixed8 passed either way7 still failing3 broke
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One of 6 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
When running schematic audit tools like audit_decoupling or audit_connections on the root sheet of a multi-sheet hierarchical KiCad project, which parameter and value must be passed to ensure all nested sheet instances are evaluated?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Passes parameter schematic_scope="hierarchy" to audit functions when analyzing root schematic files. | Missed | Passed |
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This skill guides Claude through systematic design review of a KiCAD project using MCP tools. ALL checks are performed through MCP tools — never parse .kicad_sch or .kicad_pcb files directly.
Load the required toolsets for design review:
load_toolset('sch_analysis') # find_orphan_items, find_shorted_nets, find_single_pin_nets
load_toolset('verification') # run_drc; check_clearance anchor/courtyard spacing; rules
load_toolset('sch_export') # run_erc
load_toolset('pcb_export') # get_drc_violations
load_toolset('manufacturing') # validate_for_manufacturing
load_toolset('design_review') # audit_decoupling, audit_connections, audit_power_rails, etc.
Optional (for deeper analysis):
load_toolset('sch_analysis') # get net info, trace connections, inspect components
load_toolset('pcb_routing') # query_traces, get_nets_list
Always call get_active_toolsets() first to see what is already loaded.
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test cases passed, vs 8 / 18 without
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