How to Use AI Skills for HPC on Palmetto
Learn how reusable AI skills organize instructions, references, scripts, and checks for computational research on Palmetto. Explore examples and draft a skill for a recurring task in your own workflow.
This workshop is for Clemson researchers and other Palmetto users interested in applying AI skills to recurring computational workflows.
Live Workshop
Session #1 for Fall 2026
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (1 hour)
Location: Zoom
Learning Objectives
- Explain what AI skills contribute.
- Inspect skill instructions and supporting resources.
- Explore existing Palmetto skills.
- Apply explicit checks to computational workflows.
- Draft and refine a reusable skill with clear inputs, procedures, outputs, and decision points.
Prerequisites and Preparation
Participants must have access to Palmetto, a browser, and Zoom. Codex CLI is needed for optional terminal follow-along; browser activities can be completed without it.