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reduction-builder

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Construct and verify polynomial-time reductions between computational problems

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What this skill does


# Reduction Builder

## Purpose

Provides expert guidance on constructing polynomial-time reductions for NP-completeness proofs and problem classification.

## Capabilities

- Gadget library for common reductions (3-SAT, Vertex Cover, etc.)
- Reduction verification (correctness in both directions)
- Polynomial-time verification
- Visualization of gadget constructions
- Generate reduction documentation
- Chain multiple reductions

## Usage Guidelines

1. **Problem Analysis**: Understand source and target problem structures
2. **Gadget Selection**: Choose or design appropriate gadgets
3. **Reduction Construction**: Build the polynomial-time mapping
4. **Correctness Proof**: Prove both directions of the reduction
5. **Time Analysis**: Verify polynomial running time

## Tools/Libraries

- Graph visualization
- LaTeX documentation
- Formal verification tools

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