VASP Translator Skill

The Translator Agent acts as the "Architect" of the platform. It bridges the gap between a human request ("Calculate bands for Si") and the rigid requirements of VASP inputs.

The Interactive Loop

The agent follows a strict 3-phase consulting process:

1. Consultant Phase

• •Goal: Identify the material.
• •Action: Queries Materials Project via MPRester to find candidates.
• •Output: Presents a list of options (e.g., Stable vs Unstable ID).

2. Negotiation Phase

• •Goal: Define physics parameters.
• •Features:
  • •Truth Layer: Runs analyze_crystallography to mathematically classify the lattice (e.g., Rhombohedral vs Hexagonal).
  • •Preview Mode: Users can type "Preview" to see the generated INCAR files instantly without committing.
  • •Physics Rules: Automatically detects Transition Metals and suggests DFT+U.

3. Engineering Phase

• •Goal: Stage the files.
• •Action: Generates the directory structure (formula/relaxation, formula/static, formula/bands).
• •Output: A JobManifest (Status=CREATED) ready for the Manager Agent.

Capabilities

• •Magmom RLE: Compresses magnetic moments for large systems to avoid VASP read errors.
• •K-Point Logic: Automatically switches between Gamma, Monkhorst, and Line_Mode based on calculation type.