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audio-headless-debug

Reproduce and debug DAW-specific audio plugin artifacts with headless DSP harnesses.

13|1|Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#debugging#audio#headless#dsp#audiounit
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Generous-Corp/pulp --skill audio-headless-debug-generous-corp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: audio-headless-debug
Source: https://github.com/Generous-Corp/pulp/tree/main/.agents/skills/audio-headless-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Generous-Corp/pulp --skill audio-headless-debug-generous-corp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves elusive audio plugin bugs that only manifest within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) by providing deterministic, headless reproduction environments that bypass the need for manual host testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Headless DSP Debugging: Isolate and test Processor logic using HeadlessHost to identify glitches, cutouts, or parameter-change failures without launching a DAW.
  • Standalone AU Host Probing: Simulate real-world host-adapter interactions and threading behavior using a standalone AudioUnit probe to catch issues like parameter-sync failures or render-thread stalls.
  • Automated Analysis: Utilize built-in metrics and assertion gates to verify audio integrity, frequency response, and THD, ensuring bugs are caught by objective measurements rather than subjective listening.

Quick Start

Use the audio-headless-debug skill to run a headless processor scene and validate the output metrics for the current plugin configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about audio-headless-debug

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug audio plugins without launching a DAW?▼

You can debug audio plugins offline by using a headless DSP harness to reproduce DAW-specific artifacts, isolating processor logic to identify glitches and parameter-change failures without launching a DAW.

How does a standalone AudioUnit host probe catch threading stalls?▼

A standalone AudioUnit host probe simulates real-world host-adapter interactions and threading behavior, catching threading stalls and parameter synchronization errors deterministically in professional audio software.

Can I automate audio integrity checks for DSP parameter changes?▼

Yes, you can automate audio integrity checks by utilizing built-in metrics and assertion gates to verify frequency response and THD, catching parameter-change failures through objective measurements.

Do I need specific headers for headless DSP debugging?▼

Yes, headless DSP debugging requires integration with pulp audio analysis headers and adherence to provided headless host and probe patterns to ensure deterministic verification of audio bugs.

What is the best way to test DAW-specific audio plugin artifacts?▼

The best way to test DAW-specific audio plugin artifacts is by running a headless processor scene to deterministically reproduce complex issues like adapter-layer synchronization errors and validate output metrics.

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