design.unique-references

What It Checks

Checks board footprints for duplicate reference designators.

When It Fires

Fires when the rule is enabled and a reference designator is used by more than one footprint.

Configuration Example

version: 1
rules:
  design.unique-references:
    enabled: true
    severity: high

JSON Finding Details Shape

{ reference, count }

Report Context

Use this finding to decide whether the design package is ready for review, fabrication, or release. BoardReadyOps reports the condition and leaves design edits to the owning workflow.