fpga-debugging
On-chip debugging skill with ILA, VIO, and related FPGA debug tools
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill fpga-debugging --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# FPGA Debugging Skill ## Overview Expert skill for on-chip debugging using Integrated Logic Analyzer (ILA), Virtual I/O (VIO), and related debug infrastructure for FPGA designs. ## Capabilities - Insert Integrated Logic Analyzer (ILA) probes - Configure trigger conditions and capture depth - Design Virtual I/O (VIO) debug interfaces - Analyze captured waveforms - Use ChipScope/SignalTap for debugging - Debug timing and functional issues in hardware - Remove debug logic for production builds - Configure JTAG and debug hub ## Target Processes - fpga-on-chip-debugging.js - functional-simulation.js - design-for-testability.js ## Usage Guidelines ### ILA Insertion - Identify critical signals to probe - Consider capture depth vs. resource usage - Group related signals in single ILA - Use mark_debug attribute for HDL signals - Configure appropriate data and trigger widths ### Trigger Configuration - Use basic triggers for simple conditions - Apply advanced triggers for complex patterns - Combine triggers with AND/OR logic - Configure trigger position in capture window - Use storage qualification for efficient capture ### VIO Usage - Create debug control interfaces - Inject test patterns
- Overview
- Capabilities
- Target Processes
- Usage Guidelines
- ILA Insertion
- Trigger Configuration
- VIO Usage
- Debug Infrastructure
- Production Considerations
- Dependencies
What does the fpga-debugging skill do?
On-chip debugging skill with ILA, VIO, and related FPGA debug tools
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill fpga-debugging --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.