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Use AI with Classiq

Overview

We have architected our Classiq Library and SDK with enhanced AI agent compatibility, enabling AI agents to perform quantum development within integrated development environments. This supports AI-first IDEs like Cursor as well as VSCode with AI extensions like Cline and Claude Code, and other IDE-integrated AI coding assistants.

Cline Agent in Classiq Studio

The Cline agent is now available directly within our Classiq Studio environment! This provides seamless AI-powered quantum development without any additional setup.

Quick Start

To start using the Cline agent in Studio:

  1. Set your API key: Configure an API key for your preferred LLM provider (among those supported by Cline)
  2. Start coding: The Cline agent will be ready to assist with quantum algorithm development using the Classiq SDK

This integration allows you to leverage AI assistance for quantum programming directly within the Studio interface, making quantum development more accessible and efficient.

Local Development Setup

For local development with AI agents, follow these steps to set up the Classiq Library and documentation:

Prerequisites

  • Python >=3.9, <3.13
  • Git
  • An IDE of your choice (VS Code, Cursor, etc.)

Installation Steps

  1. Clone the Library Repository

    git clone https://github.com/Classiq/classiq-library.git
cd classiq-library

  2. Install Classiq SDK

    pip install classiq

  3. Verify Installation

    python -c "import classiq; print('Classiq SDK installed successfully!')"

IDE Setup

  1. Open the Repository in Your IDE

    • Open your preferred IDE
    • Select "Open Folder" or "Open Workspace"
    • Navigate to and select the classiq-library directory

  2. Configure Python Environment

    • Ensure your IDE is using the Python environment where you installed Classiq
    • Set up any virtual environment if desired

AI Agent Configuration

Initial Prompt for AI Agents

When working with AI agents to write quantum code using Classiq, use this initial prompt:

You are a quantum algorithms expert specializing in the Classiq python SDK. Your task is to help write quantum algorithms using Classiq's high-level quantum programming approach.

Key Guidelines:
- **Python by default:** use Classiq's python SDK only. read `*.qmod` files only when specifically asked to write code in native QMOD.
- Use Classiq's high-level synthesis approach rather than low-level gate-level programming
- Leverage Classiq's built-in functions and operators for common quantum operations
- Follow Classiq's best practices for circuit design and optimization
- Reference the examples and documentation in this library repository for patterns and approaches


Key Resources (under classiq-library/):
- algorithms/ - Production quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, QAOA, VQE, QML, etc.)
- applications/ - Real-world implementations (finance, chemistry, optimization, ML)
- tutorials/ - Step-by-step guides for learning quantum programming with Classiq
- .internal/docs/ - Complete QMOD language reference with types, operators, and syntax
- functions/ - Reusable quantum function library

When writing code:
1. Start with a clear problem statement
2. Use Classiq's high-level constructs and functions
3. Include proper imports and setup
4. Add comments explaining the quantum logic
5. Consider circuit optimization and resource constraints