pickles-field-conventions

Standardize Tick/Tock and Fp/Fq field naming in Mina Pickles circuits.

4|3|Updated Nov 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/l-adic/snarky --skill pickles-field-conventions
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Skill: pickles-field-conventions
Source: https://github.com/l-adic/snarky/tree/main/.claude/skills/pickles-field-conventions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/l-adic/snarky --skill pickles-field-conventions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Field naming and usage patterns in Mina's Pickles can be confusing, especially around Tick/Tock, Fp, Fq, Step, and Wrap. This skill provides clear conventions to improve consistency and reduce errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clarifies how Tick/Tock map to circuit and scalar fields.
  • Explains inner vs circuit field relationships and cross-field interactions.
  • Use Case: A developer standardizes a Pickles-based circuit to avoid naming mismatches and simplify verification.

Quick Start

Apply the standard Pickles field naming rules to ensure consistent field usage across Mina circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions about pickles-field-conventions

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

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How do Tick and Tock map to Fp and Fq in Mina Pickles circuits?

In Mina Pickles circuits, Tick and Tock map to Fp and Fq based on Pasta curves. Standardizing this mapping clarifies inner and circuit field relationships to ensure consistent cross-field interactions.

What is the best way to resolve field naming ambiguities in Mina Pickles?

To resolve field naming ambiguities in Mina Pickles, apply standardized conventions for Fp, Fq, Tick, and Tock. This ensures consistent field usage across Step and Wrap operations, reducing mismatches and simplifying verification.

How do inner and circuit fields interact in Mina Pickles verification?

Inner and circuit fields in Mina Pickles interact through cross-field mappings between Tick/Tock and Fp/Fq. Standardizing these relationships using Pasta curves as the basis ensures correct field usage and simplifies circuit verification.

Do I need to understand Pasta curves to standardize Mina Pickles field naming?

Understanding Pasta curves is necessary to standardize Mina Pickles field naming, as they provide the basis for Tick and Tock mappings. This knowledge clarifies how Fp and Fq relate within your circuit and scalar fields.

Why do naming mismatches occur between Step and Wrap in Mina circuits?

Naming mismatches between Step and Wrap in Mina circuits occur due to ambiguous Tick/Tock and Fp/Fq field usage. Applying standardized Pickles field naming conventions prevents these errors and ensures consistent verification.

Can I use standard Pickles field naming rules for both inner and circuit fields?

Yes, you can apply standard Pickles field naming rules to both inner and circuit fields. This standardizes Tick/Tock and Fp/Fq relationships uniformly across Pasta curves, preventing mismatches and simplifying circuit verification.