rubiks-cube-solver

Convert six face photos into a Kociemba-format state and compute a solve sequence.

Updated Nov 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JasonMakes801/rubiks-cube-solver --skill rubiks-cube-solver
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rubiks-cube-solver
Source: https://github.com/JasonMakes801/rubiks-cube-solver/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JasonMakes801/rubiks-cube-solver --skill rubiks-cube-solver

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires kociemba, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Rubik’s Cube solving becomes frustrating when you need a correct, repeatable method and you don’t want to manually enter cube colors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Photo-based cube state capture: Guides the user to take six correctly oriented photos and converts detected sticker colors into a standardized cube state string.
  • Deterministic solving with Kociemba: Uses the Kociemba algorithm to compute an efficient solution from the assembled cube state.
  • User-friendly instruction output: Produces move notation plus plain-language, numbered steps with a consistent setup orientation, and renders an emoji visualization for verification.

Typical use case: You scramble a cube, photograph each face in the required order and orientation, review the rendered cube state for accuracy, and then follow the generated steps to solve it without manual color entry.

Quick Start

Request the skill to solve your cube by asking you for 6 correctly oriented face photos, then confirm the rendered cube visualization and receive numbered step-by-step instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions about rubiks-cube-solver

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I solve a Rubik's cube from photos without manually entering colors?

To solve a Rubik's cube from photos, take six correctly oriented face pictures, parse the sticker colors into a 54-character Kociemba-format state, and compute a deterministic move sequence. The skill outputs numbered plain-language steps and an emoji visualization for verification.

What is the Kociemba algorithm for computing a Rubik's cube solution?

The Kociemba algorithm computes an efficient Rubik's cube solution from a valid 54-character cube state string. It takes the parsed sticker colors and calculates a short sequence of moves to solve the physical 3x3 cube deterministically.

Do I need Python scripts to run computer vision cube state parsing?

Python scripts are required to validate, render, concatenate, and solve the cube state. The skill invokes these scripts to parse sticker colors from photos into the Kociemba format and compute the final deterministic move sequence.

Can I validate sticker colors before generating a Rubik's cube solution?

Sticker color validation is supported before generating the final Rubik's cube solution. The skill renders an emoji visualization of the parsed cube state from photos, allowing you to review and apply user corrections before computing the solve sequence.

What are the limitations of photo-based Rubik's cube solving?

Photo-based Rubik's cube solving requires exactly six face photos with strict orientation guidance and a root SKILL.md YAML frontmatter entry. Incorrect photo orientation or invalid sticker colors will prevent the parsed state from generating a valid Kociemba solution.