semi-formal-reasoning

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

9|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
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.