hardware-spec-extractor

Parse IP-XACT XML and PDF datasheets to extract hardware register definitions for knowledge graphs.

4|2|Updated Mar 14, 2026

Search Tags:#pdf #knowledge graph #hardware #soc #bsp #ip-xact #register extraction

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npx skills add https://github.com/jonaschen/ai-bsp-knowledge-skill-sets --skill hardware-spec-extractor

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Skill: hardware-spec-extractor
Source: https://github.com/jonaschen/ai-bsp-knowledge-skill-sets/tree/main/skills/hardware-spec-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jonaschen/ai-bsp-knowledge-skill-sets --skill hardware-spec-extractor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the extraction of critical hardware specifications from technical documentation like IP-XACT XML and PDF datasheets, streamlining the process of populating a knowledge graph with detailed hardware information.

Core Features & Use Cases

IP-XACT Parsing: Extracts register definitions, fields, and bus interfaces from IP-XACT XML files.
PDF Datasheet Extraction: Parses register tables and extracts information from PDF documents using OCR and heuristics.
Knowledge Graph Injection: Ingests extracted data into a local knowledge graph, supporting custom SoC data integration.
Use Case: You have a new SoC's IP-XACT file and PDF datasheets. This Skill can parse them, validate the register definitions, and add them to your project's knowledge graph, making hardware details searchable and accessible.

Quick Start

Use the hardware-spec-extractor skill to parse the IP-XACT file 'my_soc.xml' and ingest the extracted register data for the 'pmic' IP block.

Frequently Asked Questions about hardware-spec-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract hardware register definitions from PDF datasheets and IP-XACT files?▼

Extracting hardware register definitions from PDF datasheets and IP-XACT files requires parsing structured tables and XML schemas. This Skill automates extracting registers, fields, and bus interfaces from IP-XACT XML and uses OCR with heuristics for PDF datasheets.

How do I ingest extracted SoC hardware specs into a local knowledge graph?▼

Ingesting extracted SoC hardware specs into a local knowledge graph requires mapping parsed data to graph nodes and edges. This Skill validates extracted register definitions and performs idempotent writing of custom SoC data using Python scripts and MCP tools.

Can I parse IP-XACT XML to capture clock dependencies and power domains for an SoC?▼

Parsing IP-XACT XML to capture clock dependencies and power domains is supported by this Skill. It extracts hardware register definitions, power domains, and clock dependencies from IP-XACT XML files for integration into a custom SoC knowledge graph.

What is the best way to automate BSP generation from hardware documentation?▼

Automating BSP generation from hardware documentation involves extracting detailed hardware specs like register maps and bus interfaces. This Skill automates parsing IP-XACT XML and PDF datasheets to populate a searchable knowledge graph with validated hardware details.

Does this hardware spec extraction approach support idempotent writing to prevent duplicate knowledge graph entries?▼

Supporting idempotent writing to prevent duplicate knowledge graph entries is a core feature of this hardware spec extraction approach. It ensures custom SoC data extracted from IP-XACT and PDFs is validated and written without creating redundant graph nodes.

What are the limitations of using OCR for PDF datasheet register extraction?▼

Limitations of using OCR for PDF datasheet register extraction include potential inaccuracies in complex or poorly formatted tables. This Skill combines OCR with heuristics to parse register tables, but heavily relies on the structural clarity of the source PDF document.