qiskit-circuit-builder

IBM Qiskit integration skill for quantum circuit construction, transpilation, and execution on IBM Quantum hardware

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Best use case

qiskit-circuit-builder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

IBM Qiskit integration skill for quantum circuit construction, transpilation, and execution on IBM Quantum hardware

Teams using qiskit-circuit-builder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/qiskit-circuit-builder/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/science/quantum-computing/skills/qiskit-circuit-builder/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/qiskit-circuit-builder/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How qiskit-circuit-builder Compares

Feature / Agentqiskit-circuit-builderStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

IBM Qiskit integration skill for quantum circuit construction, transpilation, and execution on IBM Quantum hardware

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Qiskit Circuit Builder

## Purpose

Provides expert guidance on quantum circuit construction, transpilation, and execution using IBM Qiskit framework, enabling seamless development and deployment to IBM Quantum hardware.

## Capabilities

- Quantum circuit construction using Qiskit primitives
- Circuit transpilation to native gate sets
- Hardware backend selection and configuration
- Job submission and result retrieval from IBM Quantum
- Circuit visualization and drawing
- Noise model simulation with Aer
- Pulse-level control programming
- Dynamic circuit construction

## Usage Guidelines

1. **Circuit Construction**: Use QuantumCircuit class with gates, measurements, and classical control
2. **Transpilation**: Optimize circuits for target backend using transpile() with optimization levels
3. **Backend Selection**: Query available backends and select based on queue time and calibration
4. **Execution**: Submit jobs with appropriate shots and retrieve results
5. **Visualization**: Generate circuit diagrams, histograms, and state visualizations

## Tools/Libraries

- Qiskit
- Qiskit Aer
- Qiskit Terra
- Qiskit IBMQ Provider
- Qiskit Visualization

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