proof-general ☆

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Description:
Emacs-based generic interface for theorem provers

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: emacs theorem-proving formal-methods proof-assistant coq isabelle

Install: brew install proof-general

About:
Proof General is an Emacs-based major mode that provides a generic interactive proof assistant interface. It enables interactive development of formal proofs by communicating with backend theorem provers, offering features like proof scripting, state management, and syntax highlighting. This tool significantly streamlines the process of writing and verifying formal mathematical proofs and program correctness specifications.

Key Features:

Interactive proof scripting and navigation
Support for multiple theorem provers (Coq, Isabelle, etc.)
Syntax highlighting and code completion
Proof state visualization and undo capabilities

Use Cases:

Developing formal mathematical proofs in proof assistants
Verifying software correctness using formal methods
Interactive theorem proving research and education

Alternatives:

CoqIDE – Coq-specific IDE, while Proof General provides a unified Emacs interface for multiple provers
Isabelle/jEdit – Isabelle-specific IDE, while Proof General offers a consistent Emacs workflow across different provers

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:23am		0	VERSION_BUMP	35390afe