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Avogadro

Avogadro / OpenChemistry Developers · A molecular editor and 3D visualization app for working with molecules, crystals, biomolecules, and surfaces.

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1-year installs648Last 365 days
Latest version2.0.0Apr 1 · Apr 1
Download size92MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

  1. 2.0.0

    LatestApr 1 · Wed

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Apr 1 15:59

    Avogadro 2.0.0 introduces a plugin framework and installer, adds molecular dynamics and format support, and reports faster geometry optimization alongside numerous bug fixes.

    Features
    Added plugin framework, index, and installation interfaceAdded simple molecular dynamics to AutoOptAdded Molden writing and filename-based input supportAdded shortcuts for file navigation and animations
    Updates
    Geometry optimization is reported about 50% fasterUFF optimization on large molecules is reported 5–10× fasterImproved external energy-model protocol and ORCA input generator
    Fixes
    Fixed file parsing, rendering, and unit-cell handlingFixed plugin installation, removal, and package handlingAddressed crashes, undo/redo, and platform-specific issues

  2. 1.103.0

    Feb 6 · Fri

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Feb 6 05:55

    Adds volumetric surface rendering, peptide building, and broader scientific-file support, alongside rendering, calculation, and reliability updates.

    Features
    Adds volumetric surface rendering and a peptide builder.Adds shortcuts for functional groups and ligands in the template tool.Shows alpha and beta orbitals; supports atom isotopes.Adds PDB trajectories and VASP OUTCAR element reading.Updates CIF/crystal handling and LAMMPS and Turbomole support.
    Fixes
    Fixes crashes, file parsing, and crystal unit-cell calculations.Improves surface, orbital, spectra, and conformer plot behavior.Optimizes basis set calculations and adopts OpenGL 4.0 core.
    Builds
    Drops Qt5 builds and disables Windows ARM builds for now.Changes the Python package installation destination.

  3. 1.102.1

    PatchOct 27, 2025 · Mon

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Jan 13 01:06

    A bug-fix release for 1.102.0, adding an estimated-time progress dialog and fixes to dialogs, file saving, and platform packaging. Test releases are offered for Linux-ARM64 and Windows-ARM64.

    Changes
    Added an estimated-time progress dialog, particularly for surfaces.Fixed update, plugin-installation, and constraints dialogs.Fixed saving after cancel and unattended Windows uninstall.Fixed Linux AppImage GAFF and MMFF94 optimizations and ARM64 issues.Added handling for runs without Python and default Python without pixi.AppImage does not bundle pixi for now.
    Builds
    Test releases are offered for Linux-ARM64 and Windows-ARM64.GitHub Actions use current SHAs for more secure builds.