ciel is an open-source project built for hardware developers.

Does ciel have a free plan?

Yes — ciel is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.

Is ciel still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to ciel?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include metaclass-registry, mcp-docker, and Snippet Shortcodes.

ciel is developed by FOSSi Foundation.

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ciel

Name: ciel
Author: FOSSi Foundation

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ciel is an open-source command-line tool for building and managing process design kits (PDKs) in the open_pdks format. It provides version management and integration for hardware developers working on chip design workflows.

Open SourceApache-2.0CLI

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53stars

9forks

4features

2022since

Overview

4 features

ciel sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. It focuses on managing and versioning process design kits (PDKs) in the open_pdks format for chip design workflows. It is built as an open-source project for hardware developers. ciel is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. It runs on the command line.

FOSSi Foundation builds and maintains ciel, and it first shipped in 2022. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 53 stars and 7 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include PDK management, version control, and open_pdks support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

PDK management
Version control
Open_pdks support
CLI interface

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLI

Trust & compliance

License

Apache-2.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 53Active maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about ciel

What is ciel?: Ciel focuses on managing and versioning process design kits (PDKs) in the open_pdks format for chip design workflows. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who is ciel for?: ciel is an open-source project built for hardware developers.
Does ciel have a free plan?: Yes — ciel is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does ciel run on?: ciel runs on the command line.
Is ciel still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to ciel?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include metaclass-registry, mcp-docker, and Snippet Shortcodes.metaclass-registry mcp-docker Snippet Shortcodes
Who develops ciel?: ciel is developed by FOSSi Foundation.
How long has ciel been around?: ciel first shipped in 2022.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 53
License: Apache-2.0
Built for: hardware developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Managing and versioning process design kits (PDKs) in the open_pdks format for chip design workflows.

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GitHub: fossi-foundation/ciel
PyPI: ciel

Developer

FOSSi Foundation

Team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 53
Forks: 9
Open issues: 10
Last commit: 27 Jun 2026
Commits 90d: 7
Contributors: 7
Authorship: Team
Default branch: main
Latest release: 2.4.0 · 13 Dec 2025

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 30 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 30 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: ciel-pypi-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 30 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
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Last updated: 30 Jun 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/ciel

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