Ortools
Ortools provides optimization solutions leveraging Google’s CPLEX solver for efficient problem-solving in logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ortools npx -- -y @trustedskills/ortools
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ortools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ortools"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The ortools skill provides access to Google's Operations Research tools. It allows AI agents to solve complex optimization problems, including linear programming, mixed integer programming, and constraint satisfaction. This enables automated decision-making in scenarios involving resource allocation, scheduling, and routing.
When to use it
- Route Optimization: Determine the most efficient delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles, minimizing distance and time.
- Scheduling Problems: Create optimal schedules for employees or machines, considering constraints like availability and deadlines.
- Resource Allocation: Allocate limited resources (e.g., budget, staff) to maximize output or minimize costs across different projects.
- Production Planning: Optimize production runs to meet demand while minimizing waste and inventory.
Key capabilities
- Linear Programming
- Mixed Integer Programming
- Constraint Satisfaction
Example prompts
- "Find the optimal route for these 10 delivery locations."
- "Create a work schedule that minimizes overtime, given these employee preferences."
- "Allocate this budget across three projects to maximize overall return."
Tips & gotchas
Requires understanding of optimization problem formulation. The agent will need clear input data and objective functions defined for the OR tools to function effectively.
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