# proof-writer

Drafts mathematically rigorous proofs for ML and AI theory. It tests claims, exposes gaps, and writes structured proof packages to PROOF_PACKAGE.md.

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- Author: wanshuiyin
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/tree/HEAD/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/proof-writer

## What it does

The skill analyzes theorems, lemmas, and propositions in machine learning theory. Instead of accepting vague sketches, it classifies the claim into one status: `PROVABLE AS STATED`, `PROVABLE AFTER WEAKENING / EXTRA ASSUMPTION`, or `NOT CURRENTLY JUSTIFIED`. If an argument breaks down, the agent documents the blockage instead of forcing a fake derivation.

By default, output goes directly to `PROOF_PACKAGE.md` in the project root. The generated package details the chosen proof strategy, dependency maps across intermediate lemmas, and numbered steps with LaTeX math formatting. When formal machine-checked verification is requested, it invokes the `lean-formalize` skill.

The workflow explicitly bans hand-waving shortcuts like "obviously" or "clearly". Because every step requires explicit justification, incomplete assumptions trigger a downgraded status rather than a silent fix.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill proof-writer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/proof-writer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill proof-writer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill proof-writer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep proof-writer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill proof-writer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --path skills/proof-writer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep --skill proof-writer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/wanshuiyin/Auto-claude-code-research-in-sleep/tree/HEAD/skills/proof-writer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- draft rigorous mathematical proofs for machine learning research
- fill in skipped steps within draft theorem sketches
- map dependencies across intermediate lemmas and boundary cases
- detect hidden assumptions before publishing theory claims

## Example prompts
- Prove convergence for this gradient descent setup: [theorem statement and assumptions]
- Check this generalization bound lemma and draft PROOF_PACKAGE.md
- Formalize the proof sketch for proposition 1 using lean-formalize

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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```text
---
name: proof-writer
description: Writes rigorous mathematical proofs for ML/AI theory. Use when asked to prove a theorem, lemma, proposition, or corollary, fill in missing proof steps, formalize a proof sketch, 补全证明, 写证明, 证明某个命题, or determine whether a claimed proof can actually be completed under the stated assumptions.
argument-hint: "[theorem-statement-and-assumptions]"
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, Skill(lean-formalize)
---

# Proof Write: Rigorous Theorem / Lemma Drafting

Write a mathematically honest proof package, not a polished fake proof.

## Constants

- DEFAULT_PROOF_DOC = `PROOF_PACKAGE.md` in project root
- STATUS = `PROVABLE AS STATED | PROVABLE AFTER WEAKENING / EXTRA ASSUMPTION | NOT CURRENTLY JUSTIFIED`

## Context: $ARGUMENTS

## Goal

Produce exactly one of:
1. a complete proof of the original claim
2. a corrected claim plus a proof of the corrected claim
3. a blockage report explaining why the claim is not currently justified

## Inputs

Extract and normalize:
- exact theorem / lemma / proposition / corollary statement
- explicit assumptions
- notation and definitions
- any user-provided proof sketch, partial proof, or intended strategy
- nearby lemmas or claims in local notes, appendix files, or theorem drafts if the request points to them
- desired output style if specified: concise, appendix-ready, or full-detail

If notation or assumptions are ambiguous, state the exact interpretation you are using before proving anything.

## Workflow

### Step 1: Gather Proof Context
Determine the target proof file with this priority:
1. a file path explicitly specified by the user
2. a proof draft already referenced in local notes or theorem files
3. `PROOF_PACKAGE.md` in project root as the default target

Read the relevant local context:
- the chosen target proof file, if it already exists
- theorem notes, appendix drafts, or files explicitly mentioned by the user

Extract:
- exact claim
- assumptions
- notation
- proof sketch or partial proof
- nearby lemmas that the draft may depend on

### Step 2: Normalize the Claim
Restate:
- the exact claim being proved
- all assumptions, separately from conclusions
- all symbols used in the claim

Identify:
- hidden assumptions
- undefined notation
- scope ambiguities
- whether the available sketch proves the full claim or only a weaker variant

Preserve the user's original theorem statement unless a change is explicitly required.
If you use a stronger normalization or cleaner internal formulation only to make the proof easier, keep that as an internal proof device rather than silently replacing the original claim.
```
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