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Host-based simulation using the Zephyr native_sim board. Covers building for Linux/macOS/Windows, automated testing, host-side debugging (GDB, Valgrind), and host-target integration. Trigger when developing application logic without hardware or setting up CI/CD tests.

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  • SKILL.md2.2 KB
  • assets/native_sim_ci_checklist.md399 B
  • references/debugging.md937 B
  • references/simulation_basics.md1.1 KB
  • scripts/native_log_scan.py1.7 KB
  • skill-meta.yaml431 B

SKILL.md (original)

Review the instructions the agent will receive before you install.

Zephyr Native Simulation

Develop, test, and debug Zephyr applications with the speed and convenience of your host machine.

Core Workflows

1. Simulation Basics

Understand when to use native_sim vs. QEMU and how to map host resources.

2. Host-Side Debugging

Use professional host tools to find the most elusive bugs.

  • Reference: debugging.md
  • Key Tools: gdb, valgrind, gprof, pcap.

3. Automated Testing (CI/CD)

The foundation of modern firmware development.

  • Reference: See the testing-debugging skill (Phase 3) for comprehensive testing workflows.
  • Key Tools: twister -p native_sim.

Quick Start

# Build for host
west build -b native_sim samples/hello_world

# Run the app
./build/zephyr/zephyr.exe

# Debug with GDB
west debug

Automation Tools

Examples & Templates

Validation Checklist

  • west build -b native_sim succeeds for at least one sample and one app target.
  • Built binary runs on host and emits expected startup logs.
  • Host debugger (GDB/Valgrind) can attach and surface expected symbols.
  • Simulation test path is integrated into CI (for example Twister native_sim run).

Resources

  • References:
    • simulation_basics.md: Architectural overview and usage patterns.
    • debugging.md: GDB, Valgrind, and profiling guide.
  • Scripts:
    • native_log_scan.py: Failure signature scanner for native_sim logs.
  • Assets:
    • native_sim_ci_checklist.md: CI simulation review checklist.

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