Formal verification as agentic training signal — CLI + self-hosted runner
Project description
kairos
Formally verified optimization for hardware and software. One command, proven correct.
Proved equivalent on 3 production RTL blocks with 3-5% area reduction.
Quick Start
pip install athanor-sdk # imports as: kairos
kairos setup # zero-config wizard
kairos optimize block.sv # your first proved optimization
4 Verbs: One Command Each
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
kairos explore "8-entry FIFO" |
Generate verified RTL from natural language |
kairos optimize block.sv |
Area reduction with formal equivalence proof |
kairos verify src/ |
6-layer verification (types, properties, symbolic, drift, specs, mutation) |
kairos repair . |
Auto-detect and fix (Python, Lean, Rust, Cedar, merge conflicts) |
How It Works
- Propose: LLM generates optimization candidates (local or API)
- Verify: EBMC k-induction proves functional equivalence
- Measure: yosys synthesis confirms real area reduction
- Report: honest verdict with claim verification
Every result is formally verified. No optimization ships without proof. Timing gate rejects optimizations that break timing constraints.
Hardware Verification (RTL)
kairos optimize block.sv # default: proved equivalent
kairos optimize block.sv --compound 5 # 5 rounds, iterative feedback
kairos optimize block.sv --proposer-backend local # IP stays on machine
Software Verification (Python / Rust / Lean)
kairos verify src/ # 6 layers, all languages
kairos repair . # auto-detect and fix
kairos repair file.lean # sorry closure (L0-L3 pipeline)
Agent Integration (MCP)
{
"mcpServers": {
"kairos": {
"command": "kairos",
"args": ["mcp", "serve"]
}
}
}
Works with Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible IDE. 6 MCP tools: verify, repair, explore, optimize, help, certify.
Requirements
- Python 3.10+
kairos setupinstalls everything else
Optional (for full verification):
- yosys + EBMC (hardware)
- Lean 4 (theorem proving)
Run kairos doctor to check your setup.
Documentation
Built-in: kairos helper <topic> for offline docs after install.
License
Commercial license required for production use. Free evaluation available. Contact aidan@athanor-ai.com for access.
Use Cases
Hardware: reduce FIFO area with formal proof
kairos optimize fifo.sv --compound 3
# Result: -5% area, PROVED EQUIVALENT
Hardware: detect clock domain crossing bugs
kairos verify --cdc multi_clock_design.sv
# Result: 2 missing synchronizers found, 0 false positives
Software: find null safety violations at scale
kairos verify src/
# Result: 6 layers checked, 3 null safety violations, 0 false positives
Software: auto-fix type errors and verify the fix
kairos repair src/api.py --fix
# Result: 2 type errors fixed, all fixes verified by re-running tests
Agent integration: verify after every edit
{"mcpServers": {"kairos": {"command": "kairos", "args": ["mcp", "serve"]}}}
Your AI coding agent calls kairos verify after every edit. Bugs caught before commit.
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