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Major documentation update bringing all docs current with the 122-tool, 16-category state of the project (previously frozen at v2.1.0-alpha/59 tools). New documentation (9 files): - FREEROUTING_GUIDE.md - autorouter setup, Docker/Podman, all 4 tools - SCHEMATIC_TOOLS_REFERENCE.md - all 27 schematic tools with parameters - ROUTING_TOOLS_REFERENCE.md - all 13 routing tools with examples - FOOTPRINT_SYMBOL_CREATOR_GUIDE.md - 8 creator tools with examples - SVG_IMPORT_GUIDE.md - SVG logo import tool - DATASHEET_TOOLS_GUIDE.md - datasheet enrichment tools - PCB_DESIGN_WORKFLOW.md - end-to-end design guide - ARCHITECTURE.md - system architecture for contributors - INDEX.md - documentation table of contents Updated documentation (12 files): - README.md - tool count 64->122, feature list, contributor credits - TOOL_INVENTORY.md - complete rebuild with all 122 tools - STATUS_SUMMARY.md - updated to v2.2.3 feature matrix - ROADMAP.md - marked completed milestones, added v2.3+ vision - KNOWN_ISSUES.md - removed resolved issues, added v2.2.x fixes - CLIENT_CONFIGURATION.md - added KICAD_MCP_DEV, FREEROUTING_JAR env vars - LIBRARY_INTEGRATION.md - added symbol and project-local library support - ROUTER_ARCHITECTURE.md, ROUTER_QUICK_START.md - updated tool counts - IPC_BACKEND_STATUS.md - updated dates - JLCPCB_USAGE_GUIDE.md - added cross-reference note - CONTRIBUTING.md - added ARCHITECTURE.md reference, updated tool count Archived 10 completed planning docs to docs/archive/. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# KiCAD MCP Roadmap
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**Vision:** Enable anyone to design professional PCBs through natural conversation with AI
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**Current Version:** 2.2.3
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**Last Updated:** 2026-03-21
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## Completed Milestones
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### v1.0.0 - Core Foundation (October 2025)
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- [x] MCP protocol implementation (JSON-RPC 2.0, MCP 2025-06-18)
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- [x] Project management (create, open, save)
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- [x] Board operations (size, outline, layers, mounting holes, text)
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- [x] Component placement with 153+ footprint libraries
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- [x] Basic routing (traces, vias, copper pours)
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- [x] Design rule checking
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- [x] Export (Gerber, PDF, SVG, 3D, BOM)
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- [x] Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, macOS)
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- [x] UI auto-launch and detection
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### v2.0.0-alpha - Router and IPC (November-December 2025)
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- [x] Tool router pattern -- 70% AI context reduction
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- [x] IPC backend for real-time KiCAD UI synchronization (21 commands)
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- [x] Hybrid SWIG/IPC backend with automatic fallback
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- [x] Comprehensive Windows support with automated setup
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### v2.1.0-alpha - Schematics and JLCPCB (January 2026)
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- [x] Complete schematic workflow fix (Issue #26)
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- [x] Dynamic symbol loading -- access to all ~10,000 KiCad symbols
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- [x] Intelligent wiring system with pin discovery and smart routing
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- [x] Power symbol support (VCC, GND, +3V3, +5V)
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- [x] Wire graph analysis for net connectivity
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- [x] JLCPCB parts integration (2.5M+ parts, dual-mode architecture)
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- [x] Local symbol library search (contributor: @l3wi)
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### v2.2.0 through v2.2.3 - Routing, Creators, Autorouting (February-March 2026)
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- [x] 13 new routing/component tools (delete/query/modify traces, arrays, alignment)
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- [x] route_pad_to_pad with auto-via insertion for cross-layer connections
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- [x] copy_routing_pattern for trace replication
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- [x] route_differential_pair for matched signals
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- [x] Custom footprint creator (4 tools)
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- [x] Custom symbol creator (4 tools)
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- [x] Datasheet enrichment tools (LCSC integration)
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- [x] 11 schematic inspection/editing tools (contributor: @Mehanik)
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- [x] FFC/ribbon cable passthrough workflow (connect_passthrough, sync_schematic_to_board)
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- [x] SVG logo import for PCB silkscreen
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- [x] ERC validation
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- [x] Project snapshot system
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- [x] Freerouting autorouter integration with Docker/Podman (contributor: @jflaflamme)
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- [x] Project-local library resolution
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- [x] Developer mode (KICAD_MCP_DEV=1)
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## Current Focus: v2.3+
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### Documentation Overhaul (In Progress)
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- [ ] Per-feature documentation for all 122 tools
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- [ ] Architecture guide for contributors
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- [ ] End-to-end PCB design workflow guide
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- [ ] Documentation index
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### Quality and Stability
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- [ ] Expand test coverage across all tool categories
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- [ ] Performance profiling for large boards
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- [ ] Update package.json version to match CHANGELOG
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## Planned Features
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### Supplier Integration
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- [ ] Digikey API integration
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- [ ] Mouser API integration
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- [ ] Smart BOM management with real-time pricing
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- [ ] Cost optimization across suppliers
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### Design Patterns and Templates
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- [ ] Circuit patterns library (voltage regulators, USB, microcontrollers)
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- [ ] Board templates (Arduino shields, RPi HATs, Feather wings)
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- [ ] Auto-suggest trace widths by current
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- [ ] Impedance-controlled trace support
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### Advanced Capabilities
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- [ ] Panelization support
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- [ ] Multi-board project management
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- [ ] High-speed design helpers (length matching, via stitching)
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- [ ] SPICE simulation integration
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### Community and Education
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- [ ] Example project gallery with tutorials
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- [ ] Video walkthrough series
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- [ ] Interactive beginner tutorials
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- [ ] Plugin system for custom tools
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## How to Contribute
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See the roadmap items above and want to help? High-value contributions:
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1. Testing on Windows/macOS with KiCAD 9
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2. Example projects and workflow documentation
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3. Bug reports with reproduction steps
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4. New tool implementations (see [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md))
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5. Design pattern library contributions
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Check [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
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*Maintained by: KiCAD MCP Team and community contributors*
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