tRIBS

Automate tRIBS watershed model execution from control files to output parsing.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lzwei196/KISS---Knowledge-Infrastructure-for-Scientific-Simulation --skill tribs
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Skill: tRIBS
Source: https://github.com/lzwei196/KISS---Knowledge-Infrastructure-for-Scientific-Simulation/tree/main/models/tRIBS
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lzwei196/KISS---Knowledge-Infrastructure-for-Scientific-Simulation --skill tribs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

tRIBS Knowledge Infrastructure bundles the model execution pipeline, preflight checks, and diagnostics into a repeatable, auditable workflow so scientists can run basin-scale simulations with minimal manual setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end workflow: domain/grid setup, forcing conversion, parameter preparation, model execution, and output parsing.
  • Reproducible experiments: standardized inputs (soil/land-use, forcing) and restarts for baselines and calibration runs.
  • Use Case: researchers can batch-run tRIBS across multiple basins and compare performance metrics using the provided diagnostics triplets.

Quick Start

Run the tRIBS workflow on a basin using the provided control file and KI tools to validate inputs and execute the model.

Frequently Asked Questions about tRIBS

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

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How do I automate watershed model execution across multiple basins?

Automate watershed model execution by packaging the tRIBS knowledge-infrastructure workflow, which handles domain setup, forcing conversion, parameter preparation, model execution, and output parsing for batch-run simulations across multiple basins.

What inputs do I need to run a tRIBS basin-scale simulation?

To run a tRIBS basin-scale simulation, you need a prepared control file, forcing data, soil and land-use tables, model binaries, and completed preflight validation steps to load into the AI context.

How does the tRIBS knowledge infrastructure ensure reproducible hydrological experiments?

The tRIBS knowledge infrastructure ensures reproducible hydrological experiments by standardizing inputs like soil, land-use, and forcing data, and providing restarts for baselines and calibration runs with audited simulations.

Can I compare model performance metrics across different basins using this workflow?

Yes, you can compare model performance metrics across different basins using the provided diagnostics triplets, which allow researchers to batch-run tRIBS and directly analyze the resulting output metrics.

What is the best way to validate watershed model inputs before execution?

The best way to validate watershed model inputs is through the preflight validation steps built into the tRIBS workflow, which check your control file, forcing data, and parameter tables before model execution.