proof-writer

name proof-writer description Writes rigorous mathematical proofs for ML/AI theory. Use when asked to prove a theorem, lemma, proposition, or corollary, fill in missing proof steps, formalize a proof sketch, 补全证明, 写证明, 证明某个命题, or determine whether a claimed proof can actually be completed under the stated assumptions. argument-hint [theorem-statement-and-assumptions] allowed-tools Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob Proof Write: Rigorous Theorem / Lemma Drafting Write a mathematically honest proof package, not a polished fake proof. Constants DEFAULT_PROOF_DOC = PROOF_PACKAGE.md in project root STATUS = PROVABLE AS STATED | PROVABLE AFTER WEAKENING / EXTRA ASSUMPTION | NOT CURRENTLY JUSTIFIED Context: $ARGUMENTS Goal Produce exactly one of: a complete proof of the original claim a corrected claim plus a proof of the corrected claim a blockage report explaining why the claim is not currently justified Inputs Extract and normalize: exact theorem / lemma / proposition / corollary statement explicit assumptions notation and definitions any user-provided proof sketch, partial proof, or intended strategy nearby lemmas or claims in local notes, appendix files, or theorem drafts if the request points to them desired output style if specified: concise, appendix-ready, or full-detail If notation or assumptions are ambiguous, state the exact interpretation you are using before proving anything. Workflow Step 1: Gather Proof Context Determine the target proof file with this priority: a file path explicitly specified by the user a proof draft already referenced in local notes or theorem files PROOF_PACKAGE.md in project root as the default target Read the relevant local context: the chosen target proof file, if it already exists theorem notes, appendix drafts, or files explicitly mentioned by the user Extract: exact claim assumptions notation proof sketch or partial proof nearby lemmas that the draft may depend on Step 2: Normalize the Claim Restate: the exact claim being proved all assumptions, separately from conclusions all symbols used in the claim Identify: hidden assumptions undefined notation scope ambiguities whether the available sketch proves the full claim or only a weaker variant Preserve the user's original theorem statement unless a change is explicitly required. If you use a stronger normalization or cleaner internal formulation only to make the proof easier, keep that as an internal proof device rather than silently replacing the original claim. Step 3: Feasibility Triage Before writing a proof, classify the claim into exactly one status: PROVABLE AS STATED PROVABLE AFTER WEAKENING / EXTRA ASSUMPTION NOT CURRENTLY JUSTIFIED Check explicitly: does the conclusion actually follow from the listed assumptions? is any cited theorem being used outside its conditions? is the claim stronger than what the available argument supports? is there an obvious counterexample, boundary case, or quantifier failure? If the claim is not provable as stated, do NOT fabricate a proof. Do NOT silently strengthen assumptions or narrow the theorem's scope just to make the proof work. Step 4: Build a Dependency Map Choose a proof strategy, for example: direct contradiction induction construction reduction to a known result coupling / probabilistic argument optimization inequality chaining Then write a dependency map: main claim required intermediate lemmas named theorems or inequalities that will be cited which assumptions each nontrivial step depends on boundary cases that must be handled separately If one step is substantial, isolate it as a lemma instead of burying it in one sentence. Step 5: Write the Proof Document Write to the chosen target proof file. If the target proof file already exists: read it first update the relevant claim section do not blindly duplicate prior content If the user does not specify a target, default to PROOF_PACKAGE.md in project root. Do NOT write directly into paper sections or appendix .tex files unless the user explicitly asks for that target. The proof package must include: exact claim explicit assumptions proof status announced strategy dependency map numbered major steps justification for every nontrivial implication Mathematical rigor requirements: never use "clearly", "obviously", "it can be shown", "by standard arguments", or "similarly" to hide a gap define every constant and symbol before use check quantifier order carefully handle degenerate and boundary cases explicitly, or state why they are excluded if invoking a standard fact, state its name and why its assumptions are satisfied here use $...$ for inline math and $$...$$ for display equations never write math in plain text if the proof uses an equivalent normalization that is stronger in appearance than the user's original theorem statement, label it explicitly as a proof device and keep the original claim separate Step 6: Final Verification Before finishing the target proof file, verify: the theorem statement exactly matches what was actually shown every assumption used is stated every nontrivial implication is justified every inequality direction is correct every cited result is applicable under the stated assumptions edge cases are handled or explicitly excluded no hidden dependence on an unproved lemma remains If a key step still cannot be justified, downgrade the status and write a blockage report instead of forcing a proof. Required File Structure Write the target proof file using this structure: # Proof Package ## Claim [exact statement] ## Status PROVABLE AS STATED / PROVABLE AFTER WEAKENING / NOT CURRENTLY JUSTIFIED ## Assumptions - ... ## Notation - ... ## Proof Strategy [chosen approach and why] ## Dependency Map 1. Main claim depends on ... 2. Lemma A depends on ... 3. Step k uses ... ## Proof Step 1. ... Step 2. ... ... Therefore the claim follows. ∎ ## Corrections or Missing Assumptions - [only if needed] ## Open Risks - [remaining fragile points, if any] Output Modes If the claim is provable as stated Write the full file structure above with a complete proof. If the original claim is too strong Write: why the original statement is not justified the corrected claim the minimal extra assumption if one exists a proof of the corrected claim If the proof cannot be completed honestly Write: Status: NOT CURRENTLY JUSTIFIED the exact blocker: missing lemma, invalid implication, hidden assumption, or counterexample direction what extra assumption, lemma, or derivation would be needed to finish the proof a corrected weaker statement if one is available Chat Response After writing the target proof file, respond briefly with: status whether the original claim survived unchanged what file was updated Key Rules Never fabricate a missing proof step. Prefer weakening the claim over overclaiming. Separate assumptions, derived facts, heuristics, and conjectures. Preserve the user's original theorem statement unless you explicitly mark a corrected claim or an internal normalization. If the statement is false as written, say so explicitly and give a counterexample or repaired statement. If uncertainty remains, mark it explicitly in Open Risks ; do not hide it inside polished prose. Correctness matters more than brevity.