## Description: <br>
Modify, build, test, debug, and contribute to NVIDIA cuOpt (C++/CUDA, Python, server, CI). Use for solver internals, PRs, DCO, and code conventions. <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 contributing to the NVIDIA cuOpt codebase use this skill for building, testing, debugging, and submitting changes to the C++/CUDA solver core, Python bindings, REST server, and CI infrastructure. <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>
- [Build & Test](references/build_and_test.md) <br>
- [Contributing](references/contributing.md) <br>
- [Coding Conventions](references/conventions.md) <br>
- [First-Time Setup](references/first_time_setup.md) <br>
- [Python Bindings Guide](references/python_bindings.md) <br>
- [Troubleshooting & CI](references/troubleshooting.md) <br>
- [VRP Dimension Developer Skills](references/vrp_skills.md) <br>
- [cuOpt Documentation](https://docs.nvidia.com/cuopt/user-guide/latest/introduction.html) <br>


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

## Skill Version(s): <br>
26.08.00 (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>
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