vasp

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VASP input guidance for robust DFT workflows

Authorjkitchin
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance for generating VASP input files and choosing parameters to produce reliable, reproducible DFT results with best-practice workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • INCAR/POSCAR/KPOINTS/POTCAR templates tailored for relaxation, static, bands, DOS, and MD
  • Convergence testing strategies for ENCUT, k-points, EDIFF, and EDIFFG
  • Workflow patterns: full relaxation to band structure and DOS, including phonons and elastic properties
  • Troubleshooting guides for common convergence and stability issues

Quick Start

Use the VASP quick reference to set up a metal relaxation: ENCUT 520, ISMEAR 1, SIGMA 0.2, ISIF 3, NSW 100.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

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Name: vasp
Download link: https://github.com/jkitchin/skillz/archive/main.zip#vasp

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