tutorial

Guide users through the pred command-line tool for NP-hard problems and reductions.

35|7|Updated Jan 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/CodingThrust/problem-reductions --skill tutorial-codingthrust
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Skill: tutorial
Source: https://github.com/CodingThrust/problem-reductions/tree/main/.claude/skills/tutorial
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CodingThrust/problem-reductions --skill tutorial-codingthrust

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users through the pred command-line tool, demystifying NP-hard problems and their reductions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Learning: Step-by-step walkthroughs of pred commands and concepts.
  • Problem Exploration: Learn to browse, inspect, and understand connections between computational problems.
  • Hands-on Workflow: Practice creating, transforming, solving, and verifying problem instances.
  • Use Case: A new user wants to understand how to use pred to explore computational problems and solve them using reductions, starting from basic concepts to a full workflow.

Quick Start

Start an interactive tutorial to learn how to use the pred CLI to explore, reduce, and solve NP-hard problems.

Frequently Asked Questions about tutorial

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is a reduction in the context of NP-hard problems?▼

A reduction transforms one NP-hard problem into another to leverage existing solutions. This tutorial explains reduction concepts interactively, showing how the pred CLI maps and connects computational problems.

How do I use the pred CLI to explore computational problems?▼

You can browse and inspect computational problems using the pred CLI commands list, show, from, to, and path. This tutorial provides step-by-step walkthroughs for navigating and understanding connections between problems.

Do I need background in computational complexity to use the pred CLI?▼

No, this tutorial is designed for users unfamiliar with computational complexity or reduction theory. It guides you from basic concepts to executing full workflows without requiring prior knowledge.

How do I execute a full workflow to solve NP-hard problems with pred?▼

You execute workflows using the create, reduce, solve, and evaluate commands. This tutorial offers hands-on practice for transforming, solving, and verifying NP-hard problem instances step by step.

What's the best way to learn the pred command-line tool for problem solving?▼

The best way is through an interactive tutorial that demystifies the pred CLI. It covers everything from browsing problems with list and show to executing complete reduction workflows.

Can I practice creating and verifying problem instances in pred?▼

Yes, you can practice creating, transforming, solving, and evaluating problem instances. The tutorial includes hands-on workflow exercises to help you verify reduction results.