Sylang
IDE Support for Sylang - Systems and Safety Engineering Language for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in complex systems development across Automotive, Aerospace, and Medical industries.
🚀 Features
- 22 Sylang file extensions with professional IDE features
- Systems Engineering domains: Safety, Security, Components, Software, Electronics, Mechanics
- Safety standards compliance: ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304
- Real-time validation with domain-specific engineering rules
Cross-File Navigation
- Go to Definition (F12) - Navigate to system component definitions across files
- Find All References (Shift+F12) - Trace requirements and dependencies throughout workspace
- Workspace-wide symbol indexing with progress feedback
- Smart identifier recognition for components, requirements, hazards, safety goals
Industry Focus
- Automotive Safety: ASIL levels, functional safety requirements, hazard analysis, ISO 26262
- Aerospace Systems: DO-178C compliance, safety-critical software development
- Medical Devices: IEC 62304, risk management, device safety requirements
- Systems Architecture: Component hierarchies, interfaces, traceability
- Requirements Engineering: Traceability, verification, validation
📋 Supported Engineering Domains
| Domain |
Extensions |
Industry Standards |
| Systems Architecture |
.ple |
Systems modeling, component hierarchies |
| Functional Design |
.fun, .fma |
System functions, behavioral models |
| Feature Models |
.fml |
Variability modeling, product lines |
| Safety Engineering |
.sgl, .haz, .rsk, .fsr, .itm |
ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304 |
| Security Engineering |
.sgo, .ast, .sec, .tra, .thr, .sre |
Cybersecurity, threat analysis |
| Component Engineering |
.cmp, .sub, .req |
Component specs, subsystem design |
| Software Engineering |
.mod, .prt |
Software architecture, modules |
| Electronics Design |
.ckt |
Circuit design, signal integrity |
| Mechanical Design |
.asm |
Mechanical assemblies, actuators |
🎯 Quick Start
Installation
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for "Sylang"
- Click Install
Usage
- Open any Sylang file - Automatic language detection and syntax highlighting
- Start typing - IntelliSense provides engineering-specific auto-completion
- Use F12 - Navigate to component definitions across system architecture
- Press Shift+F12 - Trace requirements and dependencies
- Check Problems panel - Real-time validation with safety standards compliance
🔧 Configuration
{
"sylang.lsp.enabled": true, // Enable Language Server Protocol
"sylang.validation.enabled": true, // Enable real-time validation
"sylang.treeSitter.enabled": true // Use Tree-sitter for highlighting
}
📝 Example Usage
Safety Goals (ISO 26262)
safetygoal SG_EPB_001
name "Prevent Unintended Activation"
description "EPB shall not activate without driver command"
safetylevel ASIL-C
allocatedto ActuationControlSubsystem, HMIControlSubsystem
derivedfrom FSR_EPB_014, FSR_EPB_027
System Component Architecture
component ActuatorManagementUnit
description "Controls actuator motor and position feedback"
safetylevel ASIL-C
interfaces
interface MotorControl
type Digital
direction Output
protocol SPI
voltage 3.3V
Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
hazard H_ACT_001
name "Actuator Motor Runaway"
description "Motor continues running beyond commanded position"
cause "Motor controller failure, position feedback loss"
effect "Excessive clamping force, potential component damage"
category UnintendedActivation
functions_affected "MotorDriveController", "ActuatorPositionTracker"
✨ Key Benefits
- 🎯 Professional MBSE Experience - Complete systems engineering workflow
- 🔍 Cross-System Navigation - F12 and Shift+F12 across entire system architecture
- ⚡ Standards Compliance - Real-time validation for ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304
- 🏗️ Multi-Industry Support - Automotive, Aerospace, Medical device development
- 📊 Requirement Traceability - Full traceability from requirements to implementation
- 🔧 Zero Configuration - Works out of the box with industry best practices
🏭 Industry Applications
Automotive (ISO 26262)
- Electric vehicle control systems
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Autonomous driving functions
- Brake and steering systems
Aerospace (DO-178C)
- Flight control systems
- Avionics software
- Navigation systems
- Engine control units
Medical Devices (IEC 62304)
- Patient monitoring systems
- Surgical robots
- Diagnostic equipment
- Implantable devices
🛠️ Development
Requirements
- VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
- Node.js 16+ for development
Building from Source
git clone https://github.com/balaji-embedcentrum/sylang.git
cd sylang
npm install
npm run compile
code --install-extension sylang-*.vsix
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.
Reporting Issues
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🏢 About
Developed by Embed Centrum for professional systems engineers working in safety-critical industries requiring Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and standards compliance.
⭐ If this extension helps your systems engineering workflow, please consider giving it a star on GitHub!
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