paraview-interface

AI interface skill for ParaView scientific visualization — pvpython/pvbatch CLI execution, paraview.simple API, filter pipelines, OpenFOAM integration, and automated image/data export.

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byvamseeachanta

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Best use case

paraview-interface is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

AI interface skill for ParaView scientific visualization — pvpython/pvbatch CLI execution, paraview.simple API, filter pipelines, OpenFOAM integration, and automated image/data export.

Teams using paraview-interface 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/paraview/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vamseeachanta/workspace-hub/main/.agents/skills/_archive/engineering/cfd/paraview/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/paraview/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How paraview-interface Compares

Feature / Agent	paraview-interface	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?

AI interface skill for ParaView scientific visualization — pvpython/pvbatch CLI execution, paraview.simple API, filter pipelines, OpenFOAM integration, and automated image/data export.

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

# Paraview Interface

## Related Skills

- [openfoam](../openfoam/SKILL.md) - OpenFOAM CFD solver interface
- [blender-interface](../../cad/blender/SKILL.md) - 3D rendering and visualization
- [gmsh-meshing](../../cad/gmsh-meshing/SKILL.md) - Mesh generation

## References

- ParaView Python API: https://kitware.github.io/paraview-docs/latest/python/
- ParaView Catalyst: https://www.paraview.org/in-situ/

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## Version History

- **1.1.0** (2026-02-24): Validated against VTK 9.6.0 (35/35 checks). Added ParaView 5.11 crash diagnosis for Ubuntu 24.04 + NVIDIA 580. All filter operations, CSV parsing, and data flow verified.
- **1.0.0** (2026-02-23): Initial full interface skill covering pvpython/pvbatch execution, paraview.simple API, filter pipelines, OpenFOAM integration, and validation.

## Sub-Skills

- [Python Script Structure (paraview.simple) (+5)](python-script-structure-paraviewsimple/SKILL.md)
- [CLI Execution (+3)](cli-execution/SKILL.md)
- [Save Screenshots (+5)](save-screenshots/SKILL.md)
- [Common Failures (+1)](common-failures/SKILL.md)
- [Verify Data Range (+2)](verify-data-range/SKILL.md)
- [OpenFOAM to ParaView Pipeline (+2)](openfoam-to-paraview-pipeline/SKILL.md)

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