orca-freq

Compute vibrational frequencies, IR intensities, and thermochemistry for molecular systems using ORCA.

181|20|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hello-QM/catgo-LRG --skill orca-freq
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Skill: orca-freq
Source: https://github.com/Hello-QM/catgo-LRG/tree/main/.claude/skills/orca-freq
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hello-QM/catgo-LRG --skill orca-freq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Compute vibrational frequencies, IR intensities, zero-point energy, and thermochemistry for molecular systems using ORCA, enabling automated, repeatable analysis from a pre-optimized geometry.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vibrational frequency calculation and IR intensity prediction with ORCA.
  • Thermochemistry reporting (ZPE, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy) at user-specified conditions.
  • Graph-based HPC workflow integration to attach structure input, opt → freq chains, and optional gibbs-energy steps.
  • Results parsing via OPI-compatible exports to streamline post-processing.

Quick Start

Load an optimized structure and run the ORCA frequency workflow to obtain frequencies, IR intensities, ZPE, and thermochemistry.

Frequently Asked Questions about orca-freq

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I compute vibrational frequencies and IR intensities using ORCA?

To compute vibrational frequencies and IR intensities, load an optimized molecular geometry into the ORCA frequency workflow, which parses outputs via an HPC graph workflow to deliver vibrational analysis and IR spectrum predictions.

What thermochemistry properties can I calculate from an ORCA vibrational analysis?

ORCA vibrational analysis provides zero-point energy (ZPE), enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy at user-specified conditions, enabling thorough thermochemistry assessments for chemical systems in catalysis and materials science.

Do I need an optimized geometry before running ORCA frequency calculations?

Yes, ORCA frequency calculations require a geometry optimized at the exact same level of theory, ensuring the vibrational analysis and resulting thermochemistry data are computed at a true energy minimum or transition state.

Can I chain geometry optimization and frequency calculations in an HPC workflow?

Yes, you can attach structure input and build opt to freq chains within a graph-based HPC workflow, optionally adding gibbs-energy steps to automate repeatable vibrational analysis and thermochemistry reporting.

How does ORCA vibrational analysis validate transition states?

ORCA vibrational analysis validates transition states by computing vibrational frequencies to confirm the presence of exactly one imaginary frequency, ensuring the geometry represents a true first-order saddle point.

What is the best way to parse ORCA outputs for post-processing frequency data?

Parse ORCA outputs for post-processing using OPI-compatible exports integrated into the workflow, streamlining the extraction of frequencies, IR intensities, and thermochemistry data for downstream analysis.