How does the skill track environment status?

It creates and manages a .autochip/env.yaml file in your project directory which stores the last check timestamp and the paths to all validated tools.

Does it support different Python environment managers?

Yes, it can scan and identify suitable environments within Conda, system Python, and uv.

What happens if my environment is missing a dependency?

If a requirement is not met, the skill provides a step-by-step guide to help you install the necessary simulator or Python package.

Which chip simulators does this skill support?

The skill specifically checks for Verilator (version 5.038), VCS, and SimVision to ensure compatibility with AutoChip workflows.

Can I skip the check if I know my environment is correct?

The skill automatically skips intensive checks if the environment was successfully validated within the last 6 hours.

AutoChip Environment Checker

Name: AutoChip Environment Checker
Author: Devil-SX

byDevil-SX

배포 및 DevOps

Validates and configures hardware development environments for AutoChip, including chip simulators and specialized Python dependencies.

소개

The AutoChip Environment Checker is a specialized utility designed to automate the complex setup required for automated IC design. It verifies the presence and versions of critical chip simulation tools like Verilator and VCS while ensuring Python runtimes are correctly configured with necessary libraries like torchbit and cocotb. By maintaining a persistent state in the project directory, it provides developers with a seamless way to maintain environment health and troubleshoot missing dependencies through actionable, step-by-step guidance.

주요 기능

Intelligent 6-hour caching to minimize redundant system checks
Automated validation of Verilator (v5.038), VCS, and SimVision installations
Persistent environment state tracking via .autochip/env.yaml
Dependency verification for torchbit, cocotb, and jsonschema
Comprehensive scanning of Conda, system, and uv Python environments
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사용 사례

Pre-flight environment verification before running automated chip design simulations
Initial configuration of a local workstation for AutoChip hardware development
Troubleshooting missing or outdated simulator versions in distributed engineering teams

소개

주요 기능

Intelligent 6-hour caching to minimize redundant system checks
Automated validation of Verilator (v5.038), VCS, and SimVision installations
Persistent environment state tracking via .autochip/env.yaml
Dependency verification for torchbit, cocotb, and jsonschema
Comprehensive scanning of Conda, system, and uv Python environments
0 GitHub stars

사용 사례

Pre-flight environment verification before running automated chip design simulations
Initial configuration of a local workstation for AutoChip hardware development
Troubleshooting missing or outdated simulator versions in distributed engineering teams