## Description: <br>
Base rules for end users calling NVIDIA cuOpt (routing/LP/MILP/QP/install/server). Not for cuOpt internals — use cuopt-developer for those. <br>

This skill is ready for commercial/non-commercial use. <br>

## Owner: NVIDIA <br>

### License/Terms of Use: <br>
Apache 2.0 <br>
## Use Case: <br>
Developers and engineers who interact with cuOpt for optimization tasks use this skill to receive consistent, safe, and methodical guidance on installation, API usage, problem formulation, and result verification across all cuOpt interfaces. <br>

### Deployment Geography for Use: <br>
Global <br>

## Known Risks and Mitigations: <br>
Risk: Review before execution as proposals could introduce incorrect or misleading guidance into skills. <br>
Mitigation: Review and scan skill before deployment. <br>

## Reference(s): <br>
- [cuOpt User Guide](https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/latest/introduction.html) <br>
- [cuOpt API Reference](https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/latest/api.html) <br>
- [cuOpt Examples Repository](https://github.com/NVIDIA/cuopt-examples) <br>


## Skill Output: <br>
**Output Type(s):** [Configuration instructions, Code, Shell commands] <br>
**Output Format:** [Markdown with inline code blocks] <br>
**Output Parameters:** [1D] <br>
**Other Properties Related to Output:** [None] <br>

## Skill Version(s): <br>
26.06.00 (source: frontmatter) <br>

## Ethical Considerations: <br>
NVIDIA believes Trustworthy AI is a shared responsibility and we have established policies and practices to enable development for a wide array of AI applications. When downloaded or used in accordance with our terms of service, developers should work with their internal team to ensure this skill meets requirements for the relevant industry and use case and addresses unforeseen product misuse. <br>

(For Release on NVIDIA Platforms Only) <br>
Please report quality, risk, security vulnerabilities or NVIDIA AI Concerns [here](https://app.intigriti.com/programs/nvidia/nvidiavdp/detail). <br>
