Agent skill

Abaqus Shape Optimization

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

Optimize fillet/notch geometry. An agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub.

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Install Abaqus Shape Optimization

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

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub abaqus-shape-optimization --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/optimization/abaqus-shape-optimization .claude/skills/abaqus-shape-optimization && 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-shape-optimization
GitHub stars
998
Token cost
~1.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
512 words
Files
4
Skills in repo
57
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Optimize fillet/notch geometry. An agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub.

  • Works in 6 steps: Run Baseline Analysis → Identify Design Surfaces → Define Movement Limits → …
  • User mentions stress concentration
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use This Skill, Shape vs Topology Optimization, Prerequisites and Workflow: Shape Optimization, plus 7 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Abaqus Shape Optimization is an agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Optimize fillet/notch geometry. Use when user mentions stress concentration, fillet optimization, reshaping surfaces, or reducing peak stress. Moves surfaces only.

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 stress concentration
  • Fillet optimization
  • Reshaping surfaces
  • Reducing peak stress

Example prompts

  • “/abaqus-shape-optimization”

Requirements

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

Workflow steps

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

  1. Run Baseline Analysis
  2. Identify Design Surfaces
  3. Define Movement Limits
  4. Choose Objective
  5. Add Constraints and Geometric Restrictions
  6. Run Optimization

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 Shape Optimization loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 47 tokens; SKILL.md has 512 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~47
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). 512 words, ~1,228 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/abaqus-shape-optimization/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
abaqus-shape-optimization
description
Optimize fillet/notch geometry. Use when user mentions stress concentration, fillet optimization, reshaping surfaces, or reducing peak stress. Moves surfaces only.
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, Bash(abaqus:*), Skill

Abaqus Shape Optimization Skill

Optimize surface geometry to reduce stress concentrations. Shape optimization moves existing surfaces without adding or removing material.

When to Use This Skill

Route here when user mentions:

  • "stress concentration", "reduce peak stress"
  • "fillet optimization", "optimize fillet radius"
  • "reshape surface", "smooth geometry"
  • "improve fatigue life", "notch optimization"

Route elsewhere:

  • Adding/removing material (holes, organic forms) → /abaqus-topology-optimization
  • Low-level optimization setup → /abaqus-optimization
  • Running the optimization job → /abaqus-job

Shape vs Topology Optimization

AspectShape OptimizationTopology Optimization
What changesSurface positionsMaterial presence
ResultSmooth surfacesHoles, organic forms
ManufacturingTraditional machiningOften needs AM/casting
Design freedomLimitedHigh
Best forRefine existing designConceptual design

Rule of thumb: Use shape optimization when you have a good design with local stress issues. Use topology when starting fresh or need major redesign.

Prerequisites

Before shape optimization:

  1. ✅ Working static analysis that converges
  2. ✅ Identified high-stress surface region
  3. ✅ Full Abaqus license with Tosca (not Learning Edition)

Workflow: Shape Optimization

Step 1: Run Baseline Analysis

Run static analysis to identify stress concentrations. Note peak stress location and magnitude for comparison baseline.

Step 2: Identify Design Surfaces

Ask user if unclear: Which surfaces can be modified? Which must remain fixed?

Only select surfaces that can be modified in manufacturing, are not functional interfaces, and don't have attached features.

Step 3: Define Movement Limits

Get maximum growth/shrink (mm). Typical values: 3-10mm depending on part size.

Step 4: Choose Objective
User GoalObjectiveDesign Response
Reduce stress concentrationMINIMIZE_MAXIMUMSTRESS (MISES)
Uniform stress distributionMINIMIZE_MAXIMUMMAX_PRINCIPAL_STRESS
Maximize stiffnessMINIMIZE_MAXIMUMSTRAIN_ENERGY
Step 5: Add Constraints and Geometric Restrictions

Protect critical regions: BC surfaces, load surfaces, mating interfaces, precision features.

Common constraints: volume ≤ initial, maintain planar surfaces, mesh quality.

Step 6: Run Optimization

Set design cycles (20-30) and submit the optimization process.

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Key Parameters

ParameterRecommendedNotes
Max movement3-10mmBased on part size
Design cycles20-30More for complex shapes
Mesh qualityMEDIUMBalance speed/quality
SmoothingLAPLACIANPrevents mesh distortion

What to Ask User

If not specified, clarify:

  1. Which surface to reshape? - "The inner fillet at the L-bracket corner"
  2. Maximum allowed movement? - "Up to 5mm growth, 3mm shrink"
  3. Stress reduction target? - "Reduce from 450 MPa to under 300 MPa"
  4. Volume constraint? - "Keep volume within 5% of original"

Validation Checklist

After optimization completes, verify:

  • Peak stress reduced at critical location
  • Volume constraint satisfied
  • Geometry still manufacturable
  • No mesh distortion warnings
  • Results converged (objective stable)

Post-Processing

  1. Compare initial vs optimized stress contours
  2. Export modified geometry if needed
  3. Run final validation FEA on optimized shape
  4. Check manufacturability with CAM or manufacturing engineer

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely CauseSolution
Mesh distortionMovement limits too largeReduce max growth/shrink
No improvementWrong design surfacesVerify surface selection
Convergence failureAggressive optimizationAdd smoothing, smaller steps
Volume increaseNo volume constraintAdd volume ≤ initial constraint
"License error"No Tosca moduleRequires full Abaqus

Code Patterns

For actual API syntax and code examples, see:

  • /abaqus-optimization - Base optimization API and concepts
  • /abaqus-topology-optimization - For material removal optimization
  • /abaqus-static-analysis - Required baseline analysis

© 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/optimization/abaqus-shape-optimization 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 Shape Optimization

What does Abaqus Shape Optimization do?

Optimize fillet/notch geometry. An agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Abaqus Shape Optimization is an agent skill from Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub. Optimize fillet/notch geometry.

When should I use Abaqus Shape Optimization?

Abaqus Shape Optimization fits situations like: user mentions stress concentration; fillet optimization; reshaping surfaces; reducing peak stress.

How do I install Abaqus Shape Optimization in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Abaqus Shape Optimization in Codex?

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

Can I use Abaqus Shape Optimization 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-shape-optimization -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-shape-optimization, .gemini/skills/abaqus-shape-optimization, .github/skills/abaqus-shape-optimization and .opencode/skills/abaqus-shape-optimization in your project.

What does Abaqus Shape Optimization need to run?

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

Does Abaqus Shape Optimization 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 Shape Optimization 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 Shape Optimization use?

Abaqus Shape Optimization 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 Shape Optimization 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 Shape Optimization?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Abaqus Shape Optimization: SQL Optimization (github/awesome-copilot, 40k stars), Agent Performance Optimizer (ruvnet/ruflo, 74k stars), Database Optimizer (davila7/claude-code-templates, 32k stars) and Prompt Optimizer (affaan-m/ECC, 274k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Abaqus Shape Optimization?

Cai-aa (a GitHub user) maintains it in Cai-aa/CAE-Agent-Hub, which has 998 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.