semi-formal-reasoning

Enforce explicit premises and file:line traces in code analysis.

9|Updated Mar 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/knot0-com/semi-formal-reasoning --skill semi-formal-reasoning
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Skill: semi-formal-reasoning
Source: https://github.com/knot0-com/semi-formal-reasoning/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/knot0-com/semi-formal-reasoning --skill semi-formal-reasoning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Enforces a rigorous, evidence-based approach to code analysis by requiring explicit premises, file:line execution traces, and formal conclusions, preventing unsupported claims during code reviews and debugging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces explicit premises, execution traces, and citations for all claims in patch verification, fault localization, and code QA.
  • Guides context gathering (imports, call sites, tests) before reasoning to improve accuracy and traceability.
  • Provides standardized templates and reference materials to structure analyses and ensure reproducible conclusions.

Quick Start

Provide a semi-formal reasoning analysis for a given code change using the prescribed templates and produce a structured report with file:line citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about semi-formal-reasoning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify code patches with traceable evidence?

Code patch verification requires explicit premises and file:line execution traces. This Skill enforces structured reasoning by gathering context like imports and call sites, applying semi-formal templates, and deriving verifiable conclusions with cited evidence.

How do I perform fault localization with structured code analysis?

Fault localization uses evidence-based code reasoning to trace execution paths. The Skill guides context gathering before analysis, applying semi-formal templates to produce traceable conclusions and repeatable audits with file:line citations.

What is semi-formal code reasoning and when do I need it?

Semi-formal code reasoning is an evidence-based approach requiring explicit premises and execution traces. It is needed for patch verification, fault localization, and code QA to prevent unsupported claims during reviews and debugging.

How do I prevent unsupported claims during code reviews?

Preventing unsupported claims requires rigorous, evidence-based code analysis. The Skill enforces explicit premises, file:line execution traces, and formal conclusions, ensuring all claims in patch verification and fault localization are fully cited.

Can I use semi-formal templates for code QA across software projects?

Semi-formal templates apply to code QA across software projects by enforcing structured analysis. The Skill provides standardized reference materials to ensure reproducible conclusions and repeatable audits with file:line citations.

Does this code reasoning approach require specific dependencies?

The code reasoning approach requires no external dependencies. It uses standardized templates and reference materials to structure analyses, guiding context gathering and deriving conclusions with cited evidence.