VyBox Lite Codespaces Template

Welcome to VyBox Lite — a browser-accessible development environment for silicon IP and chiplet projects, powered by Vyges.

This template sets up:

• Pre-configured Vyges IP Template
• Built-in .vyges-ai-context.json for AI-assisted development
• Tooling to get started with hardware IP metadata, verification, and packaging

🚀 Quick Start

Click here to launch in GitHub Codespaces:

Once your Codespace is running, you can:

• Clone an existing repository:

  git clone <repo_url>

• Create a new Silicon IP repository:

  • Use the to create a new repository
  • Clone it into your Codespace
  • Start developing with pre-configured tools and context

Choose your preferred machine size:

⚠️ Important Licensing Notice

Only development content is licensed under Apache-2.0. Environment setup and AI context files are proprietary Vyges components.

What's Apache-2.0 Licensed:

• Custom scripts and tools you create
• Documentation you write
• Environment customizations you develop

What's NOT Apache-2.0 Licensed:

• DevContainer configuration and Docker setup
• Pre-installed EDA tools and development tools
• AI context files (.vyges-ai-context.json, .copilot-chat-context.md)
• Environment structure and build processes

Usage Terms:

• You can use the environment for development
• You can create and modify content within the environment
• You cannot redistribute the environment configuration
• AI context files are provided for use only within this Codespaces environment

See LICENSE_SCOPE.md and NOTICE for complete details.

Option	vCPUs	RAM	Free Tier?	Recommended For
Free Tier	2	4 GB	✅ 60 hours/month (public repos)	Trying VyBox Lite or light workloads
Fast Lane	4	8 GB	⚠ Counts double against free hours	Heavier builds, faster performance

ℹ Free tier applies per GitHub account for public repositories only. After the included free hours, you’ll be billed pay-as-you-go.
📄 See GitHub Codespaces Pricing for the latest rates.

🛠 What's Inside

• Pre-configured Dev Container

  • VS Code extensions for HDL/SystemVerilog
  • Preloaded metadata schema
  • Shell tools for RTL builds and linting
  • Git and GitHub CLI ready to go

• Vyges Context

  • .vyges-ai-context.json for AI-assisted coding
  • Works with GitHub Copilot (subscription may be required)
  • Ready-to-run simulation/testbench setup
  • Examples using vyges-ip-template conventions

Try AI Immediately

This environment comes pre-configured with:

• vyges-cli (when available)
• llm CLI access to GitHub Models (e.g., GPT-4.1)
• Vyges AI Context with seamless authentication using GitHub credentials
• Vyges.VyContext VSCode extension for intelligent context loading
• .vyges-ai-context.json fallback for legacy support

🎯 Vyges AI Authentication

Seamless Authentication: Automatically authenticates using your GitHub credentials from Codespaces. No manual login required!

Features by Tier:

• Free: Basic RTL context, testbench patterns, limited synthesis
• Basic: Full RTL/testbench context, DFT/JTAG patterns, pin/pad consistency
• Pro: Advanced synthesis, formal verification, analog/mixed-signal context
• Max: Security context, catalog integration, custom context generation

How It Works:

1. Automatic: Uses GitHub token from Codespaces environment
2. Registration: Auto-creates Vyges account if user doesn't exist
3. Tier Assignment: Assigns subscription tier based on GitHub profile
4. Context Loading: Loads appropriate Vyges AI context automatically

Fallback Options:

• Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P → Vyges: Login
• Web Browser: Visit https://profile.services.vyges.com
• Status Check: seamless-auth status

Try it:

# Ask AI with Vyges context (automatically loaded after authentication)
llm "Generate a Verilog module for an AXI4-Lite slave interface"

# Or use Copilot with Vyges context (via VSCode extension)
# Just start typing in any .sv file and Copilot will have Vyges context

💡 Why Codespaces?

• Zero install: Runs in your browser
• Fast start: Prebuilt with all dependencies
• Portable: Works on macOS, Windows, Linux, Chromebook

Feature	Benefit to Vyges Users
LLM CLI via GITHUB_TOKEN	Access GitHub Models instantly without needing separate API keys; ensure GITHUB_TOKEN is set in Codespaces.
vyges-ai-context.json	Context-aware AI suggestions — useful for both Copilot and CLI agents
No additional credentials	Smooth onboarding — no external API keys needed
Parallel access	CLI-based LLM + Copilot inline assistance for rich UX

🖌️ Theme & Branding

• Default theme is Vyges IDE Dark.
• Accent profiles 🔵 Vyges Blue and 💖 Vyges Pink are included.
• Switch anytime via Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P → Preferences: Switch Settings Profile.
• Repo-specific .vscode/settings.json may override colors (for example, forcing Default Dark+). To get Vyges branding, remove that line or switch profiles manually.

💡 Notes

• Works with or without GitHub Copilot
• Custom Vyges branding in Codespaces environment
• Fully browser-based, no local installs

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🔗 Useful Links

• Vyges Website
• Vyges IP Template
• GitHub Codespaces Pricing
• GitHub Codespaces Quickstart

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