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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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.