Agent skill

Symbolic Computation Guide

by wentorai in wentorai/research-plugins

Computer algebra systems: SymPy, SageMath, and Mathematica for research

MITAuto-check passedResearch & Science

Install Symbolic Computation Guide

skills CLI
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill symbolic-computation-guide -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins symbolic-computation-guide --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/domains/math/symbolic-computation-guide .claude/skills/symbolic-computation-guide && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

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Facts

Skill name
symbolic-computation-guide
GitHub stars
298
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~1.7k tokens
SKILL.md length
182 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
405
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Computer algebra systems: SymPy, SageMath, and Mathematica for research

  • Works in 5 steps: Conjecture formulation: Test conjectures… → Identity verification: Verify algebraic… → Closed-form discovery: Use pattern… → …
  • Tasks that involve Math and symbolic computation
  • SKILL.md covers SymPy Fundamentals, Linear Algebra, SageMath for Research and Mathematica / Wolfram Language, plus 2 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Symbolic Computation Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. Computer algebra systems: SymPy, SageMath, and Mathematica for research

Its SKILL.md is about 1.7k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Research & Science, covering Math and symbolic computation. It works with SymPy. The repository describes itself as: 350+ academic research skills, MCP configs, and plugins for Research-Claw and AI agents. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Math and symbolic computation

Example prompts

  • “/symbolic-computation-guide”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Conjecture formulation: Test conjectures for small cases programmatically
  2. Identity verification: Verify algebraic identities symbolically
  3. Closed-form discovery: Use pattern matching and OEIS lookup
  4. Proof assistance: Compute bounds, verify inequalities
  5. Counterexample search: Systematically search parameter spaces

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit bf44b3c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are python and mathematica).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Symbolic Computation Guide loads about 1.7k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 25 tokens; SKILL.md has 182 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~25
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.7k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from wentorai/research-plugins at commit bf44b3c, republished under its MIT licence (© wentorai). 182 words, ~1,661 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/symbolic-computation-guide/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
symbolic-computation-guide
description
Computer algebra systems: SymPy, SageMath, and Mathematica for research

Symbolic Computation Guide

A skill for using computer algebra systems (CAS) in mathematical research. Covers symbolic differentiation, integration, equation solving, series expansion, linear algebra, and polynomial arithmetic using SymPy, SageMath, and Mathematica, with practical workflows for research mathematics.

SymPy Fundamentals

Symbolic Expressions and Manipulation
python
from sympy import (
    symbols, expand, factor, simplify, cancel, apart,
    sin, cos, exp, log, sqrt, pi, oo, I,
    Rational, Eq, solve, solveset, S
)

x, y, z, t, n, k = symbols("x y z t n k")
a, b, c = symbols("a b c", real=True)

# Expression manipulation
expr = (x + 1) ** 3
expanded = expand(expr)       # x**3 + 3*x**2 + 3*x + 1
factored = factor(expanded)   # (x + 1)**3

# Trigonometric simplification
from sympy import trigsimp
trig_expr = sin(x)**2 + cos(x)**2
simplified = trigsimp(trig_expr)  # 1

# Partial fraction decomposition
rational = (x**2 + 2*x + 3) / ((x + 1) * (x + 2) * (x + 3))
partial = apart(rational, x)
# 3/(2*(x + 3)) - 2/(x + 2) + 1/(2*(x + 1))
Calculus
python
from sympy import diff, integrate, limit, series, Sum, Product

# Differentiation
f = x**3 * exp(-x) * sin(x)
f_prime = diff(f, x)
f_double_prime = diff(f, x, 2)

# Integration
# Definite integral
area = integrate(exp(-x**2), (x, -oo, oo))  # sqrt(pi)

# Indefinite integral
antideriv = integrate(x * sin(x), x)  # -x*cos(x) + sin(x)

# Limits
lim_result = limit(sin(x) / x, x, 0)  # 1
lim_inf = limit((1 + 1/n)**n, n, oo)   # E (Euler's number)

# Taylor series
taylor = series(exp(x) * cos(x), x, 0, n=6)
# 1 + x - x**3/3 - x**4/6 + ...

# Summation
harmonic = Sum(1/k, (k, 1, n))
partial_sum = harmonic.doit()  # harmonic(n) -- returns harmonic number

geometric = Sum(x**k, (k, 0, oo))
closed_form = geometric.doit()  # Piecewise(1/(1 - x), Abs(x) < 1)
Equation Solving
python
# Algebraic equations
solutions = solve(x**3 - 6*x**2 + 11*x - 6, x)  # [1, 2, 3]

# System of equations
system_sol = solve([
    2*x + 3*y - 7,
    x - y + 1
], [x, y])  # {x: 4/5, y: 9/5}

# Differential equations
from sympy import Function, dsolve, Derivative
f = Function("f")

# f''(x) + f(x) = 0  (simple harmonic oscillator)
ode = Eq(f(x).diff(x, 2) + f(x), 0)
general_solution = dsolve(ode, f(x))
# f(x) = C1*sin(x) + C2*cos(x)

# With initial conditions
particular = dsolve(ode, f(x), ics={f(0): 1, f(x).diff(x).subs(x, 0): 0})
# f(x) = cos(x)

Linear Algebra

Symbolic Matrix Operations
python
from sympy import Matrix, eye, zeros, det, Rational

# Define a symbolic matrix
A = Matrix([
    [1, 2, 3],
    [4, 5, 6],
    [7, 8, 10]
])

# Basic operations
print(f"Determinant: {det(A)}")           # -3
print(f"Inverse:\n{A.inv()}")
print(f"Eigenvalues: {A.eigenvals()}")
print(f"Rank: {A.rank()}")

# Characteristic polynomial
lam = symbols("lambda")
char_poly = (A - lam * eye(3)).det()
char_poly = expand(char_poly)

# Jordan normal form
P, J = A.jordan_form()

# Null space and column space
null = A.nullspace()
col_space = A.columnspace()

# Symbolic matrix with parameters
M = Matrix([
    [a, b],
    [c, a]
])
eigenvals = M.eigenvals()  # {a - sqrt(b*c): 1, a + sqrt(b*c): 1}

SageMath for Research

Number Theory
python
# SageMath syntax (Python-based, but with enhanced number theory)
# Run in SageMath environment or via sage -python

"""
# Prime factorization
factor(2024)  # 2^3 * 11 * 23

# Modular arithmetic
R = IntegerModRing(17)
R(3)^(-1)  # multiplicative inverse of 3 mod 17

# Elliptic curves
E = EllipticCurve(QQ, [-1, 0])
E.rank()
E.torsion_subgroup()
E.gens()

# Polynomial rings
R.<x,y> = PolynomialRing(QQ)
I = R.ideal(x^2 + y^2 - 1, x - y)
I.groebner_basis()  # [y^2 - 1/2, x - y]

# Group theory
G = SymmetricGroup(4)
G.order()           # 24
G.center()
G.normal_subgroups()
"""
Combinatorics and Graph Theory
python
"""
# SageMath combinatorics
Partitions(10).cardinality()  # 42

# Graph theory
G = graphs.PetersenGraph()
G.chromatic_number()      # 3
G.is_vertex_transitive()  # True
G.automorphism_group().order()  # 120

# Posets and lattices
P = posets.BooleanLattice(3)
P.is_lattice()
P.mobius_function(P.bottom(), P.top())
"""

Mathematica / Wolfram Language

Common Research Patterns
mathematica
(* Symbolic integration *)
Integrate[x^n * Exp[-x], {x, 0, Infinity}, Assumptions -> n > -1]
(* Result: Gamma[1 + n] *)

(* Solve a PDE *)
DSolve[D[u[x, t], t] == k * D[u[x, t], {x, 2}], u[x, t], {x, t}]

(* Asymptotic expansion *)
Series[Gamma[n + 1], {n, Infinity, 3}]

(* Minimize with constraints *)
NMinimize[{x^2 + y^2, x + y >= 1}, {x, y}]

(* Compute a sum in closed form *)
Sum[1/k^2, {k, 1, Infinity}]  (* Pi^2/6 *)

Practical Workflows

Verifying Research Computations

Common CAS workflow in mathematical research:

  1. Conjecture formulation: Test conjectures for small cases programmatically
  2. Identity verification: Verify algebraic identities symbolically
  3. Closed-form discovery: Use pattern matching and OEIS lookup
  4. Proof assistance: Compute bounds, verify inequalities
  5. Counterexample search: Systematically search parameter spaces
python
from sympy import simplify, Abs

def verify_identity(lhs, rhs):
    """Verify a proposed mathematical identity symbolically."""
    diff = simplify(lhs - rhs)
    if diff == 0:
        return "VERIFIED: identity holds symbolically"
    else:
        return f"NOT VERIFIED: difference = {diff}"

# Example: verify Cauchy-Schwarz for 2D
a1, a2, b1, b2 = symbols("a1 a2 b1 b2", real=True)
lhs = (a1*b1 + a2*b2)**2
rhs = (a1**2 + a2**2) * (b1**2 + b2**2)
diff = expand(rhs - lhs)
# (a1*b2 - a2*b1)**2 >= 0, confirming Cauchy-Schwarz

Tools and Resources

  • SymPy: Pure Python CAS, integrates with Jupyter and NumPy
  • SageMath: Comprehensive open-source math system (wraps GAP, PARI, Singular, etc.)
  • Mathematica / Wolfram Alpha: Commercial CAS with unmatched integration database
  • Maxima: Free CAS (Lisp-based), used in wxMaxima GUI
  • PARI/GP: Specialized in number theory computations
  • Macaulay2: Commutative algebra and algebraic geometry
  • GAP: Computational group theory
  • OEIS (oeis.org): Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences for pattern identification

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/domains/math/symbolic-computation-guide of wentorai/research-plugins.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit bf44b3c

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in wentorai/research-plugins, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Symbolic Computation Guide

What does Symbolic Computation Guide do?

Computer algebra systems: SymPy, SageMath, and Mathematica for research. Symbolic Computation Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins.

When should I use Symbolic Computation Guide?

Symbolic Computation Guide fits situations like: tasks that involve Math and symbolic computation.

How do I install Symbolic Computation Guide in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill symbolic-computation-guide -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/domains/math/symbolic-computation-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .claude/skills/symbolic-computation-guide in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Symbolic Computation Guide in Codex?

Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill symbolic-computation-guide -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/domains/math/symbolic-computation-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .agents/skills/symbolic-computation-guide in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Symbolic Computation Guide in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill symbolic-computation-guide -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/symbolic-computation-guide, .gemini/skills/symbolic-computation-guide, .github/skills/symbolic-computation-guide and .opencode/skills/symbolic-computation-guide in your project.

What does Symbolic Computation Guide need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Symbolic Computation Guide is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Symbolic Computation Guide access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Symbolic Computation Guide safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Symbolic Computation Guide use?

Symbolic Computation Guide is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Symbolic Computation Guide use?

About 1.7k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Symbolic Computation Guide?

wentorai (a GitHub user) maintains it in wentorai/research-plugins, which has 298 GitHub stars. The repository holds 405 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 19, 2026.

Source: wentorai/research-plugins on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.