Agent skill

Abaqus Amplitude

by Cai-aa in Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub

Define time-varying amplitudes. An agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub.

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Install Abaqus Amplitude

skills CLI
$ npx skills add Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub --skill abaqus-amplitude -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub abaqus-amplitude --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/Skill/abaqus/setup/abaqus-amplitude .claude/skills/abaqus-amplitude && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
abaqus-amplitude
GitHub stars
1k
Token cost
~1.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
499 words
Files
4
Skills in repo
57
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Define time-varying amplitudes. An agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub.

  • Works in 5 steps: Understand User's Load Profile → Choose Amplitude Type → Determine Time Reference → …
  • User mentions ramp
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use This Skill, Workflow: Defining Amplitudes, Key Decisions and What to Ask User, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Abaqus Amplitude is an agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Define time-varying amplitudes. Use when user mentions ramp, time-varying, cyclic, pulse, or gradually increasing loads. Does NOT handle static constant loads.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 3 other files (for example `UPSTREAM.md` and `metadata.json`).

The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • User mentions ramp
  • Gradually increasing loads

Example prompts

  • “/abaqus-amplitude”

Requirements

  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash(abaqus:*)

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Understand User's Load Profile
  2. Choose Amplitude Type
  3. Determine Time Reference
  4. Define Data Points
  5. Apply to Load or BC

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 194ef49. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Read
    • Write
    • Edit
    • Glob
    • Grep
    • Bash(abaqus:*)

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Abaqus Amplitude loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 44 tokens; SKILL.md has 499 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~44
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub at commit 194ef49, republished under its MIT licence (© Cai-aa). 499 words, ~1,211 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/abaqus-amplitude/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
abaqus-amplitude
description
Define time-varying amplitudes. Use when user mentions ramp, time-varying, cyclic, pulse, or gradually increasing loads. Does NOT handle static constant loads.
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash(abaqus:*)

Abaqus Amplitude Skill

This skill defines time-varying load and boundary condition profiles in Abaqus. Amplitudes act as multipliers that scale loads/BCs over time.

When to Use This Skill

Route here when user mentions:

  • "Gradually increase the load", "ramp up the force"
  • "Cyclic loading", "sinusoidal excitation"
  • "Pulse load", "impulse", "impact loading"
  • "Time-varying boundary condition", "loading history"
  • "Smooth transition", "avoid sudden load application"
  • "Earthquake input", "harmonic excitation"

Route elsewhere:

  • Constant static loads (no amplitude needed) → /abaqus-load
  • Initial conditions, predefined fields → /abaqus-field
  • Dynamic analysis setup → /abaqus-dynamic-analysis

Workflow: Defining Amplitudes

Step 1: Understand User's Load Profile

Ask if unclear:

  • What shape? Ramp, sinusoidal, pulse, decay, custom?
  • What timing? Duration, frequency, peak time?
  • What magnitude? Amplitude is a multiplier (0.0-1.0 typical)
Step 2: Choose Amplitude Type
User DescribesAmplitude TypeKey Parameters
Linear increase/decreaseTabularAmplitudeTime-value pairs
Smooth transition (no shock)SmoothStepAmplitudeTime-value pairs
Sinusoidal/harmonicPeriodicAmplitudeFrequency, coefficients
Exponential decayDecayAmplitudeInitial, decayTime
Custom time historyTabularAmplitudeUser-provided data
Sudden on/offTabularAmplitudeStep-like data points

Most common: TabularAmplitude with linear ramp (0,0) to (1,1)

Step 3: Determine Time Reference
SettingWhen to Use
timeSpan=STEPTime relative to current step start (most common)
timeSpan=TOTALTime from analysis beginning (multi-step analyses)
Step 4: Define Data Points

For TabularAmplitude and SmoothStepAmplitude:

  • Data is (time, amplitude_factor) pairs
  • Time values must be strictly increasing
  • Factor typically ranges 0.0 to 1.0 (can exceed if needed)
  • Factor multiplies the load/BC magnitude
Step 5: Apply to Load or BC

Amplitudes are referenced by name when creating:

  • Loads: ConcentratedForce, Pressure, Gravity, etc.
  • BCs: DisplacementBC, VelocityBC, etc.

Key Decisions

Common Load Profiles
ProfileData PatternUse Case
Linear ramp(0,0), (1,1)Quasi-static loading
Ramp up/down(0,0), (0.5,1), (1,0)Load cycle
Hold at peak(0,0), (0.1,1), (1,1)Ramp then sustain
Triangular pulse(0,0), (0.001,1), (0.002,0)Impact/impulse
Step function(0,0), (0,1), (1,1)Sudden application
Show full SKILL.md (202 more words)Show less
Smooth vs. Tabular
Use SmoothStepAmplitude whenUse TabularAmplitude when
Dynamic analysis (avoid shocks)Static analysis
Convergence issues from sudden loadsExact load profile needed
Continuous derivatives requiredStep functions needed

What to Ask User

InputRequiredHow to Get
Load profile shapeYESAsk: "How should the load vary over time?"
Peak timeYESAsk: "When should the load reach its maximum?"
DurationYESTypically matches step time
Frequency (if cyclic)If periodicAsk: "What frequency in Hz?"
Smooth or suddenRecommendedAsk if dynamic analysis

Validation Checklist

After defining amplitude:

  • Time values are strictly increasing
  • Factor range is appropriate (usually 0.0-1.0)
  • timeSpan matches analysis intent (STEP vs TOTAL)
  • Amplitude name matches what load/BC references
  • For dynamic: smooth transitions to avoid numerical shocks
  • For periodic: frequency and coefficients are correct

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely CauseSolution
"Amplitude not monotonic in time"Time values not increasingFix time sequence
Convergence issues with sudden loadDiscontinuity in profileUse SmoothStepAmplitude
Load too high/lowMisunderstanding multiplierAmplitude is factor; adjust load magnitude
Wrong timing in multi-stepSTEP vs TOTAL confusionCheck timeSpan setting

Code Patterns

For API syntax and code examples, see:

© Cai-aa, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files in Skill/abaqus/setup/abaqus-amplitude of Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub.

  • SKILL.md
  • UPSTREAM.md
  • UPSTREAM_LICENSE
  • metadata.json

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 194ef49

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Questions about Abaqus Amplitude

What does Abaqus Amplitude do?

Define time-varying amplitudes. An agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Abaqus Amplitude is an agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Define time-varying amplitudes.

When should I use Abaqus Amplitude?

Abaqus Amplitude fits situations like: user mentions ramp; gradually increasing loads.

How do I install Abaqus Amplitude in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub --skill abaqus-amplitude -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (Skill/abaqus/setup/abaqus-amplitude in Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub) into .claude/skills/abaqus-amplitude in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Abaqus Amplitude in Codex?

Run `npx skills add Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub --skill abaqus-amplitude -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (Skill/abaqus/setup/abaqus-amplitude in Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub) into .agents/skills/abaqus-amplitude in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Abaqus Amplitude in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub --skill abaqus-amplitude -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/abaqus-amplitude, .gemini/skills/abaqus-amplitude, .github/skills/abaqus-amplitude and .opencode/skills/abaqus-amplitude in your project.

What does Abaqus Amplitude need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Abaqus Amplitude is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash(abaqus:*).

Does Abaqus Amplitude access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Abaqus Amplitude safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Abaqus Amplitude use?

Abaqus Amplitude is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Abaqus Amplitude use?

About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Abaqus Amplitude?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Abaqus Amplitude: Ramp (paperclipai/paperclip, 100k stars), Ramp (anthropics/claude-for-legal, 9.6k stars), Ramp (Anil-matcha/awesome-muse-connectors, 1.3k stars) and Define Loop (yc-software/qm, 15k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Abaqus Amplitude?

Cai-aa (a GitHub user) maintains it in Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub, which has 1,015 GitHub stars. The repository holds 57 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 30, 2026.

Source: Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.