Skilleton is a CLI tool that manages SKILL files like NPM packages, with lockfiles for reproducibility and no analytics collection.

How do I install and use Skilleton?

`npm install -g skilleton`, then `skil init` in your project dir, `skil add `, `skil install`.

Is Skilleton ready for production chip design?

It's minimal and promising but alpha—great for teams, needs contribs for deps and Windows.

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Skilleton: NPM for SKILL Files, No Analytics Attached

In the shadowy world of chip design, SKILL files rule. Enter Skilleton: a dead-simple CLI that treats them like NPM packages, lockfile and all—no creepy tracking.

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

Skilleton GitHub repo preview showing NPM-like CLI for SKILL files

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Skilleton provides NPM-style management for Cadence SKILL files with lockfiles and zero telemetry. 𝕏
Minimalist design prioritizes privacy and decentralization, ideal for secure EDA workflows. 𝕏
Open for contributors; could spark open-source revolution in chip design tooling. 𝕏

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