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Compiles Chisel hardware modules into synthesizable Verilog via automated sbt builds.

2|Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#sbt#compilation#verilog#hardware design#chisel#firrtl
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npx skills add https://github.com/xsw632/ChipAgent --skill compile-xsw632
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Skill: compile
Source: https://github.com/xsw632/ChipAgent/tree/main/skills/compile
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xsw632/ChipAgent --skill compile-xsw632

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually compiling Chisel hardware modules to Verilog requires managing sbt build tools, navigating complex project directories, and troubleshooting opaque build errors, which creates friction in hardware development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Input Validation: Enforces PascalCase module name formatting to catch invalid inputs early and prevent unnecessary build failures.
  • Automated Compilation: Automatically detects the project root directory and runs the managed sbt compilation workflow to generate Verilog output without manual command execution.
  • Actionable Feedback: Lists all generated Verilog files on successful compilation and provides targeted error guidance on failure, including pointers to relevant Chisel source files for debugging.
  • Use Case: A hardware engineer developing a custom 4-bit ALU module can use this skill to instantly generate Verilog output without manually running sbt commands or searching for output directories.

Quick Start

Use the compile skill with your PascalCase Chisel module name to generate Verilog files and view their saved location in the module's workspace directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about compile

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compile Chisel modules to Verilog without running sbt commands manually?▼

Compiling Chisel to Verilog is handled by providing a PascalCase module name, which triggers an automated sbt build workflow that detects the project root and generates synthesizable Verilog without manual command execution.

What naming format is required for Chisel hardware modules to compile successfully?▼

Chisel hardware modules must use PascalCase naming format to compile successfully. Enforcing this naming convention catches invalid inputs early and prevents unnecessary build failures during the automated Verilog generation process.

Where are the generated Verilog files saved after compiling a Chisel project?▼

Generated Verilog files are saved in the module's workspace directory. After successful compilation, the skill lists all generated Verilog files and surfaces their saved locations for direct access and downstream integration.

Can I use this automated Chisel compilation for downstream simulation and linting tasks?▼

Automated Chisel compilation supports downstream verification by generating synthesizable Verilog output and surfacing file locations, satisfying requirements for subsequent linting and simulation tasks.

Why does my Chisel compilation fail and how do I debug the source code?▼

Chisel compilation failures provide targeted error guidance, including pointers to relevant Chisel source files for debugging. This actionable feedback helps identify hardware design issues without navigating opaque build logs.

Do I need to configure the sbt build tool before compiling Chisel to Verilog?▼

No manual sbt configuration is needed before compiling Chisel to Verilog. The skill runs a managed sbt compilation workflow that automatically detects the project root directory and handles the build execution internally.

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