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pintos-sync-auditor

Audit Pintos kernel source code for correct locking and interrupt handling.

1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
Search Tags:#concurrency#safety#code audit#kernel#pintos#Synchronization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Gzmomo001/PintOS_workspace --skill pintos-sync-auditor
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pintos-sync-auditor
Source: https://github.com/Gzmomo001/PintOS_workspace/tree/main/.claude/skills/pintos-sync-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Gzmomo001/PintOS_workspace --skill pintos-sync-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill verifies that shared state updates in Pintos OS code use proper locking, interrupt disabling, or synchronization primitives to prevent concurrency issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Concurrency Validation: Analyzes Pintos source code for correct use of locks, semaphores, and interrupt disables in critical sections.
  • Safety Check: Ensures interrupt levels are properly restored after disabling interrupts to prevent system instability.
  • Use Case: Guarantee that thread scheduling and shared data access in Pintos are protected correctly to avoid race conditions and data corruption.

Quick Start

Use the pintos-sync-auditor to scan source files like thread.c and synch.c for proper synchronization practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about pintos-sync-auditor

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

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How do I audit Pintos kernel code for race conditions and synchronization errors?▼

To audit Pintos kernel code for race conditions, scan source files like thread.c and synch.c to validate the correct use of locks, semaphores, and interrupt disabling in critical sections.

Why does interrupt state restoration matter in Pintos synchronization?▼

Interrupt state restoration matters because failing to restore interrupt levels after disabling them causes system instability, making proper restoration a critical safety check for concurrency-sensitive code segments.

What is the best way to check for busy-wait loops in Pintos threads?▼

The best way to check for busy-wait loops in Pintos threads is to audit the synchronization primitives ensuring shared data access avoids busy-waiting and uses proper locking mechanisms instead.

Can I use this synchronization audit on Pintos device drivers?▼

Yes, you can use this audit on Pintos device drivers because it specifically targets concurrency-sensitive code segments across kernel modules including threads, synchronization, and device drivers.

How do I ensure shared state updates in Pintos are protected against data corruption?▼

To ensure shared state updates are protected against data corruption, verify that Pintos OS code uses proper locking, interrupt disabling, or synchronization primitives to prevent concurrency issues.

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