SynthPilot is a framework that enables AI coding tools to automate and manage Vivado-based FPGA development workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Acting as a bridge between AI programming tools and the Vivado IDE for AMD (Xilinx) FPGAs, it allows users to control and streamline the entire FPGA development process using natural language commands and automation, replacing manual, repetitive tasks with AI-driven interactions.
The platform supports integration with a range of AI coding tools, including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex, as well as any tool compatible with the MCP protocol. It is designed for engineers and developers working with AMD FPGAs, supporting all Vivado-compatible devices such as the 7 Series, UltraScale, UltraScale+, and Versal families. SynthPilot runs entirely on the user's local machine, ensuring that project files and code remain private and are not uploaded to external servers. Communication between AI tools and Vivado occurs via local TCP connections, and the tool executes native Vivado Tcl commands to achieve full parity with manual operations.
SynthPilot offers over 500 tools that cover the complete FPGA development workflow, including project management, synthesis and implementation, timing constraints, report analysis, device programming, IP configuration, block design, simulation, debugging, and advanced features like custom Tcl scripting and hardware runtime debugging. 1 or later. Installation and setup are streamlined, with a single command for installation and guided configuration that detects Vivado, activates licensing, and registers SynthPilot with supported AI editors.
The licensing model includes a permanently free basic version providing 40 core tools for standard FPGA development tasks, a Pro tier unlocking 475+ tools for advanced workflows, and a Max tier granting access to all 500+ tools and additional expert features. Device usage limits vary by plan, and licenses are managed via email activation. SynthPilot is developed by Xiaochuan and is available for download globally, with a dedicated site for users in mainland China offering local payment options.
SynthPilot sits in PulseGate's Frameworks & SDKs category. It automates and streamlines FPGA development by bridging AI coding tools with Vivado, reducing manual steps and errors. It is built as a B2B product for FPGA developers and engineers using AI coding tools. There is a free tier. SynthPilot is available on the web, the command line, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.
SynthPilot first shipped in 2025. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 48 stars and 2 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include FPGA workflow automation, vivado integration, and AI coding tool bridge. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.
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