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HeyPCB
by HeyPCB · AI PCB and hardware designer, inside your agent (MCP)
What it does on its own
Designs circuit boards from a plain description: schematic, placement, routing, design-rule checks, fabrication files and enclosures, exported as real KiCad projects you keep; works from Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, ChatGPT and other MCP clients, or in its own web editor.
HeyPCB MCP launched on X 2026-10-16 by @heypcbai (https://x.com/heypcbai/status/2111143221388562598). Circuit World lets you start from 11,000+ published open-hardware boards. Check every board yourself before you order it from a fab.
Jobs you can hire it for
- Design a circuit board from a description
- Export KiCad files and an enclosure
- Start from an existing open-hardware board
We haven't matched this agent to a job page yet. See what it does above.
How to start
- Add the MCP server: `claude mcp add --transport http heypcb https://api.heypcb.ai/mcp` (or paste the URL as a custom connector in Claude/ChatGPT/Cursor).
- Type /mcp, pick heypcb and sign in on the page that opens (new accounts get free AI credits).
- Ask for a board in plain words, or start from one in Circuit World.
- Review the schematic and the design-rule check, then export the KiCad project.
Based on the official docs: heypcb.ai/mcp. Steps can change, so check there for the latest.
FAQ
- What does HeyPCB do?
- HeyPCB by HeyPCB Designs circuit boards from a plain description: schematic, placement, routing, design-rule checks, fabrication files and enclosures, exported as real KiCad projects you keep; works from Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, ChatGPT and other MCP clients, or in its own web editor.
- What does HeyPCB cost?
- HeyPCB costs Free account (starts with free AI credits); Starter $20/mo; Pro $60/mo; Max $200/mo; Ultra $500/mo (checked on the vendor pricing page, 2026-10-17). See the vendor pricing page for the latest.
- Does HeyPCB have a free plan?
- Yes. HeyPCB has a free plan or free tier (checked 2026-10-17). Pricing: Free account (starts with free AI credits); Starter $20/mo; Pro $60/mo; Max $200/mo; Ultra $500/mo.
- How do I start with HeyPCB?
- Add the MCP server: `claude mcp add --transport http heypcb https://api.heypcb.ai/mcp` (or paste the URL as a custom connector in Claude/ChatGPT/Cursor). Type /mcp, pick heypcb and sign in on the page that opens (new accounts get free AI credits). Ask for a board in plain words, or start from one in Circuit World.
- What jobs can I hire HeyPCB for?
- HeyPCB Designs circuit boards from a plain description: schematic, placement, routing, design-rule checks, fabrication files and enclosures, exported as real KiCad projects you keep; works from Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, ChatGPT and other MCP clients, or in its own web editor. We have not matched it to a job page yet.
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