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Easyeda MCP pro: MCP server, setup and security

Easyeda MCP pro is an MCP server published on GitHub that lets an AI agent inspect PCBs, access bills of materials and review hardware. Its repository has 61 stars and its last commit is from October 24, 2026, but it declares no licence.

Score
53/100
Adoption (stars) 18/40
Maintenance 30/30
Framework (licence, registry, official) 5/30
Actively maintainedNeeds secretsNo licence

What Easyeda MCP pro does

According to its repository: “MCP server for EasyEDA Pro: PCB inspection, BOM, exports, and hardware review.”

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard plug between an AI agent and an outside service: once the server is connected, its tools show up in the agent, which decides when to call them. Easyeda MCP pro is listed under Design, art and accessibility, a category of 95 servers in the directory, where it ranks #43 by stars.

Topics declared by the repository: ai-tools, bom, digikey, easyeda, easyeda-pro, eda.

Installing and connecting Easyeda MCP pro

Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:

  • npm package (Node.js, usually started with npx)

It works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and most recent agents). You add one entry to the client's MCP configuration: server name, start command or URL, environment variables. Project language: TypeScript.

The registry lists 6 secret variables to provide (API key, access token). Keep them in the client's environment variables, never in a shared file or a repository.

Security: what to check

Connecting an MCP server means installing software that talks straight to your agent: it runs with your rights and the model trusts its tool descriptions. The risk therefore depends on what it can touch and how far its code can be trusted.

Points found for Easyeda MCP pro:

  • Secrets: the server acts with your credentials. Create a dedicated key with minimum rights and an expiry date.
  • No licence: without a licence the code is not legally reusable, even if it is public. Avoid it in a company setting without the author's agreement.

Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.

Project activity and maintenance

Created on June 13, 2026, the oaslananka/easyeda-mcp-pro repository has 61 stars and 10 forks, with 3 open issues. It has more stars than 56% of the servers in the directory. It received changes this month. Version published in the registry: 1.5.3 (October 24, 2026).

Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.

Next AI Draw.ioNext AI Draw.io : 36.4K36.4KPascal 3D EditorPascal 3D Editor : 25.1K25.1KDavinci resolve MCPDavinci resolve MCP : 3.7K3.7KFigma MCP ServerFigma MCP Server : 2.1K2.1KMeiGen AI Design MCPMeiGen AI Design MCP : 1.8K1.8KTerraVisionTerraVision : 1.7K1.7KMeasureMeasure : 1.4K1.4KFigwrightFigwright : 1.2K1.2KEasyeda MCP proEasyeda MCP pro : 6161
GitHub stars of the most followed servers in the category (log scale); Easyeda MCP pro in orange. Checked October 25, 2026.

Verdict

Easyeda MCP pro is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.

Strengths

  • Active project: recent commit
  • Listed in the official MCP registry

Limitations

  • Requires an API key or token
  • No licence declared

Avoid if…

  • Company use without the author's agreement
  • You do not want to give credentials to an agent

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Easyeda MCP pro?

Easyeda MCP pro is distributed as npm package (Node.js, usually started with npx). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of oaslananka/easyeda-mcp-pro.

Is Easyeda MCP pro free?

The code is public but has no declared licence: it is not formally free to reuse. It needs an API key: the service it connects to may be paid.

Is Easyeda MCP pro safe?

Points to watch: secrets and no licence. Give it minimum rights and approve sensitive actions.

Is it an official server?

Nothing says so: it is a project published by oaslananka on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.

What are the alternatives to Easyeda MCP pro?

In the same category: Pascal 3D Editor, Next AI Draw.io, Measure, and TerraVision. Pascal 3D Editor and Next AI Draw.io score higher on our grid.

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