IBM quantum computing framework. Use when targeting IBM Quantum hardware, working with Qiskit Runtime for production workloads, or needing IBM optimization tools. Best for IBM hardware execution, quantum error mitigat…
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name: qiskit
description: IBM quantum computing framework. Use when targeting IBM Quantum hardware, working with Qiskit Runtime for production workloads, or needing IBM optimization tools. Best for IBM hardware execution, quantum error mitigation, and enterprise quantum computing. For Google hardware use cirq; for gradient-based quantum ML use pennylane; for open quantum system simulations use qutip.
license: Apache-2.0 license
metadata: {"version": "1.0", "skill-author": "K-Dense Inc."}
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# Qiskit
## Overview
Qiskit is the world's most popular open-source quantum computing framework with 13M+ downloads. Build quantum circuits, optimize for hardware, execute on simulators or real quantum computers, and analyze results. Supports IBM Quantum (100+ qubit systems), IonQ, Amazon Braket, and other providers.
**Key Features:**
- 83x faster transpilation than competitors
- 29% fewer two-qubit gates in optimized circuits
- Backend-agnostic execution (local simulators or cloud hardware)
- Comprehensive algorithm libraries for optimization, chemistry, and ML
## Quick Start
### Installation
```bash
uv pip install qiskit… load the full skill through Skill Me