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smv-model-extractor

Generate SMV/NuSMV finite-state models from C/C++, Java, or Python source code.

142|14|Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#code analysis#formal verification#state machine#model checking#smv#nu smv
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill smv-model-extractor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: smv-model-extractor
Source: https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE/tree/main/skills/smv-model-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill smv-model-extractor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and time-consuming process of converting source code into formal, abstract finite-state models, enabling rigorous verification of software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Model Generation: Extracts SMV/NuSMV models from C/C++, Java, and Python code.
  • Abstraction Control: Allows users to specify abstraction levels (low, medium, high) to balance model detail and tractability.
  • Use Case: Verify the correctness of a critical network protocol implementation by automatically generating a formal model from its C source code and then using NuSMV to check for deadlocks or race conditions.

Quick Start

Use the smv-model-extractor skill to generate an SMV model from the file 'my_program.c'.

Frequently Asked Questions about smv-model-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate SMV models from source code for formal verification?▼

To generate SMV models from source code, the Skill parses C/C++, Java, or Python files into an Abstract Syntax Tree and analyzes the control flow graph to construct state-transition systems for NuSMV.

What is the best way to verify network protocol implementations using model checking?▼

Model checking verifies network protocols by extracting abstract finite-state models from C implementations, allowing you to run NuSMV checks for deadlocks or race conditions in the control logic.

Can I use this model extraction approach with both Java and Python programs?▼

Yes, formal model extraction supports Java and Python programs alongside C/C++, parsing the source code to construct state-transition systems for automated formal verification.

How do I control abstraction levels when generating NuSMV models?▼

You control abstraction levels in NuSMV models by specifying low, medium, or high abstraction, which balances the detail of the generated state-transition system against model tractability.

When do I need formal model checking for software verification?▼

You need formal model checking for software verification when validating critical control logic, protocol analysis, or state transitions, ensuring rigorous correctness through abstract finite-state models.

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