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Avogadro
Advanced molecular editor
by The Avogadro team
Official site: flathub.org
About Avogadro
Avogadro is an advanced molecular editor designed for cross-platform use
in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, bioinformatics, materials
science, and related areas. It offers flexible rendering and a powerful
plugin architecture.
Core features and goals of the Avogadro project include:
Open-source, distributed under the liberal 3-clause BSD license
Cross-platform, with nightly builds on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows
An intuitive interface designed to be useful to whole community
Fast and efficient, embracing the latest technologies
Extensible, making extensive use of a plugin architecture
Flexible, supporting a range of chemical data formats and packages
How to install Avogadro
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.openchemistry.Avogadro2
- Open Avogadro once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Avogadro free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Avogadro is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Avogadro from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.openchemistry.Avogadro2. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Avogadro safe?
Avogadro downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.