Altium MCP Server

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Automate PCB design tasks such as component placement, routing, and board setup in Altium Designer.

• 2

  Validate and optimize BOMs with real-time distributor pricing and availability data.

• 3

  Manage Altium projects and libraries programmatically, including creating projects and searching components.

Description

The Altium MCP Server provides a Python-based interface to interact with Altium Designer, enabling automation of PCB design tasks such as component placement, board routing, project management, and distributor integration for real-time component availability and pricing. It supports advanced workflows including BOM validation, footprint searching, and design rule check tracking, enhancing productivity and design accuracy. The server integrates with Nexar API for distributor data and offers tools for board initialization, routing, and library management.