quantum-espresso-executor
Quantum ESPRESSO calculation skill for DFT simulations with pseudopotential management
Best use case
quantum-espresso-executor is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Quantum ESPRESSO calculation skill for DFT simulations with pseudopotential management
Teams using quantum-espresso-executor should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/quantum-espresso-executor/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How quantum-espresso-executor Compares
| Feature / Agent | quantum-espresso-executor | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Quantum ESPRESSO calculation skill for DFT simulations with pseudopotential management
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Quantum ESPRESSO Executor
## Purpose
The Quantum ESPRESSO Executor skill provides DFT calculation capabilities using Quantum ESPRESSO for nanomaterial simulations, with specialized support for phonon calculations, reaction pathways, and time-dependent phenomena.
## Capabilities
- PWscf calculations
- Phonon calculations (DFPT)
- NEB reaction pathway modeling
- Time-dependent DFT
- Pseudopotential library management
- Wannier function analysis
## Usage Guidelines
### QE Calculation Workflow
1. **Input Preparation**
- Generate input files
- Select pseudopotentials
- Set k-point grids
2. **Calculation Types**
- SCF for ground state
- Phonon for vibrational
- NEB for barriers
3. **Post-Processing**
- Extract band structure
- Calculate Wannier functions
- Analyze phonon dispersions
## Process Integration
- DFT Calculation Pipeline for Nanomaterials
- Multiscale Modeling Integration
## Input Schema
```json
{
"structure_file": "string",
"calculation": "scf|relax|nscf|bands|phonon|neb",
"ecutwfc": "number (Ry)",
"ecutrho": "number (Ry)",
"kpoints": {"grid": [3, 3, 3], "shift": [0, 0, 0]}
}
```
## Output Schema
```json
{
"total_energy": "number (Ry)",
"fermi_energy": "number (eV)",
"forces": [{"atom": "number", "force": []}],
"phonon_frequencies": ["number (cm-1)"],
"neb_barrier": "number (eV)",
"wannier_centers": [{"orbital": "string", "center": []}]
}
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