# Vasp Dft Calculator

> VASP DFT calculation skill for electronic structure, band structures, and materials property predictions

- Skill: `a5c-ai/vasp-dft-calculator` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/vasp-dft-calculator`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/vasp-dft-calculator/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/vasp-dft-calculator

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# VASP DFT Calculator Skill

## Purpose
Provide comprehensive integration with VASP for density functional theory calculations, electronic structure analysis, and materials property predictions.

## Capabilities
- INCAR/POSCAR/POTCAR generation
- k-point mesh optimization
- Self-consistent field convergence management
- Band structure and DOS calculation
- Geometry optimization workflows
- Phonon calculation setup (with Phonopy)

## Usage Guidelines
- Select appropriate exchange-correlation functionals
- Converge k-point mesh and energy cutoff systematically
- Use appropriate smearing methods for metals vs insulators
- Document pseudopotential versions for reproducibility

## Dependencies
- VASP
- VASPKIT
- Phonopy
- pymatgen

## Process Integration
- Density Functional Theory Calculations
- Material Synthesis and Characterization
- Phase Transition Investigation