Agent skill

Abaqus Modal Analysis

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

Complete workflow for modal/frequency analysis - extract natural frequencies and mode shapes.

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Install Abaqus Modal Analysis

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

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub abaqus-modal-analysis --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/analysis/abaqus-modal-analysis .claude/skills/abaqus-modal-analysis && 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-modal-analysis
GitHub stars
1k
Token cost
~1.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
543 words
Files
4
Skills in repo
57
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Complete workflow for modal/frequency analysis - extract natural frequencies and mode shapes.

  • Works in 7 steps: Understand User's Goal → Create Geometry → Define Material WITH DENSITY → …
  • Vibration analysis and resonance avoidance
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use This Skill, Prerequisites, Workflow: Modal Analysis and Key Parameters, plus 5 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Abaqus Modal Analysis is an agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Complete workflow for modal/frequency analysis - extract natural frequencies and mode shapes. Use for vibration analysis and resonance avoidance.

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

  • Vibration analysis and resonance avoidance

Example prompts

  • “/abaqus-modal-analysis”

Requirements

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

Workflow steps

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

  1. Understand User's Goal
  2. Create Geometry
  3. Define Material WITH DENSITY
  4. Create Mesh
  5. Apply Boundary Conditions
  6. Create Frequency Step
  7. Run and Extract

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:*)
    • Skill

    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 Modal Analysis loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 42 tokens; SKILL.md has 543 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~42
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). 543 words, ~1,236 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/abaqus-modal-analysis/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
abaqus-modal-analysis
description
Complete workflow for modal/frequency analysis - extract natural frequencies and mode shapes. Use for vibration analysis and resonance avoidance.
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash(abaqus:*), Skill

Abaqus Modal Analysis Skill

Extract natural frequencies and mode shapes from a structure. Use for vibration analysis, resonance avoidance, and dynamic characterization.

When to Use This Skill

Route here when user mentions:

  • "Natural frequency", "modal analysis", "vibration"
  • "Resonance", "mode shapes", "eigenvalue"
  • "How will it vibrate?", "avoid resonance at X Hz"
  • "First mode frequency", "natural frequency of beam/plate"

Route elsewhere:

  • Forced vibration response → use transient dynamic
  • Frequency response function → use steady-state dynamics
  • Static stress/deflection → /abaqus-static-analysis
  • Impact/crash → /abaqus-dynamic-analysis

Prerequisites

Before modal analysis:

  1. Geometry and mesh ready
  2. Material MUST have density defined (required for mass matrix)
  3. Boundary conditions define the modal boundary
  4. NO loads needed for eigenvalue extraction

Workflow: Modal Analysis

Step 1: Understand User's Goal

Ask if unclear:

  • How many modes? First few (5-10) or all in frequency range?
  • Boundary conditions? Fixed, pinned, free-free?
  • Frequency range of interest? Motor at 60 Hz, etc.?
  • What geometry? Beam, plate, bracket, assembly?
Step 2: Create Geometry

Route to /abaqus-geometry for part creation.

Step 3: Define Material WITH DENSITY

Route to /abaqus-material - density is essential.

Without density, Abaqus cannot compute the mass matrix and modal analysis will fail.

MaterialDensity (tonne/mm^3)
Steel7.85e-9
Aluminum2.7e-9
Titanium4.5e-9
Step 4: Create Mesh

Route to /abaqus-mesh for meshing.

Mesh quality affects mode shapes - finer mesh gives more accurate high-frequency modes.

Step 5: Apply Boundary Conditions

Route to /abaqus-bc to define support type.

ConfigurationExpected ModesUse Case
Free-free (no BCs)6 rigid body modes at ~0 Hz, then elasticTest correlation
Cantilever (one end fixed)First mode is bendingMounted component
Simply supportedBending, plate modesBridge-like structures
Fixed-fixedHigher frequencies than cantileverBoth ends constrained

Note: Free-free analysis gives 6 modes at ~0 Hz (rigid body translation/rotation). Real elastic modes start at mode 7.

Step 6: Create Frequency Step

Route to /abaqus-step for FrequencyStep configuration.

Key decisions:

  • Fixed count: Extract exactly N modes (numEigen=10)
  • Frequency range: All modes between min and max Hz
  • Shift-invert: Modes near target frequency (for high-frequency focus)
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Step 7: Run and Extract

Route to /abaqus-job to submit, then /abaqus-odb to read frequencies from result frames.

Key Parameters

ParameterRecommendedNotes
EigensolverLANCZOSBest for most problems
numEigen10Start with first 10 modes
NormalizationDISPLACEMENTMode shapes max = 1
Mesh sizeAdequate for highest modeFiner mesh for high frequencies

Validation Checklist

After analysis, verify:

  • Density defined in material
  • BCs match intended support condition
  • No loads applied (eigenvalue extraction ignores loads)
  • Mesh adequate for highest mode of interest
  • Frequencies reasonable for geometry/material
  • Free-free: confirm 6 modes near 0 Hz

Analytical Comparison (Simple Geometries)

For cantilever beams, first mode can be verified analytically:

  • f1 ~ (1.875^2 / 2piL^2) * sqrt(EI / rhoA)

Compare FEA result to analytical for validation.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely CauseSolution
"Material has no density"Density not definedAdd density to material
Negative eigenvalueUnconstrained/unstableCheck BCs or add soft springs
6 zero-frequency modesFree-free (expected)Real modes start at mode 7
Frequencies too high/lowUnit errorVerify mm-tonne-s-N-MPa units
Memory errorToo many modes/elementsReduce numEigen or coarsen mesh
  • /abaqus-material - Must include density
  • /abaqus-bc - Define modal boundary conditions
  • /abaqus-step - FrequencyStep configuration
  • /abaqus-odb - Extract frequencies and mode shapes
  • /abaqus-geometry - Create geometry
  • /abaqus-mesh - Mesh affects mode accuracy

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/analysis/abaqus-modal-analysis 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 Modal Analysis

What does Abaqus Modal Analysis do?

Complete workflow for modal/frequency analysis - extract natural frequencies and mode shapes. Abaqus Modal Analysis is an agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Complete workflow for modal/frequency analysis - extract natural frequencies and mode shapes.

When should I use Abaqus Modal Analysis?

Abaqus Modal Analysis fits situations like: vibration analysis and resonance avoidance.

How do I install Abaqus Modal Analysis in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Abaqus Modal Analysis in Codex?

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

Can I use Abaqus Modal Analysis 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-modal-analysis -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-modal-analysis, .gemini/skills/abaqus-modal-analysis, .github/skills/abaqus-modal-analysis and .opencode/skills/abaqus-modal-analysis in your project.

What does Abaqus Modal Analysis need to run?

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

Does Abaqus Modal Analysis 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 Modal Analysis 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 Modal Analysis use?

Abaqus Modal Analysis 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 Modal Analysis use?

About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.9k 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 Modal Analysis?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Abaqus Modal Analysis: Modal (K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills, 48k stars), Imperative Modal API (lobehub/lobehub, 83k stars), Modal (davila7/claude-code-templates, 32k stars) and Extract (alirezarezvani/claude-skills, 28k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Abaqus Modal Analysis?

Cai-aa (a GitHub user) maintains it in Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub, which has 1,003 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.