Ask, don't scrub.
Trace with intent.
conetrace is the netlist-aware CLI for RTL debugging. Ask structure + timing questions, align signals by register depth, and follow ready/valid streams through the design.
Built for engineers, academics, and teams who live in RTL debug.
CLI-first, stateless, and cached so agents can call it without sessions.
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Better than waveform GUIs
Skip manual zooming and guessing. Ask precise questions and get precise answers.
Netlist-aware structure
Cones, paths, and register depth are first-class, not a hidden mental model.
AI-optimized outputs
A CLI interface plus smart caching so agents can call it without persistent sessions.
Built for real designs
Handles large traces with bounded analysis so answers stay fast and deterministic.
Structure + time
- Align signals by register depth across stages.
- Follow ready/valid streams through the design.
- Ask in cycles or timestamps without rewiring your workflow.
- Get consistent, reproducible answers.
From trace to truth, fast.
conetrace keeps exploration fast and bounded. Ask more questions without waiting on heavy GUI tools or manual triage.
Human-ready
Readable summaries that fit in reviews, docs, and design discussions.
Automation-ready
Structured outputs for scripts, CI checks, and analytics pipelines.
AI-ready
LLM-friendly outputs and cache-backed queries for Claude Code, Codex CLI, or any agent.