KiCAD-MCP-Server

The server uses `child_process.spawn` and `exec` (in Node.js) and `subprocess` (in Python) to interact with KiCAD and its command-line tools. This is inherent to its functionality. It operates primarily via STDIO transport, limiting direct network exposure. Environment variables are loaded via `dotenv`, indicating that sensitive data like API keys are intended to be managed externally rather than hardcoded. The use of IPC via Unix Sockets/Named Pipes for KiCAD 9.0+ is a secure local communication mechanism. However, as it executes external commands, a compromise of the underlying Python or KiCAD interface could lead to arbitrary code execution within the server's privileges. No explicit obfuscation or overtly malicious patterns were observed.