Linux · Education & Science
Coot
Macromolecular model builder
by Paul Emsley
Official site: flathub.org
About Coot
Coot is a powerful macromolecular model-building tool for
analysing X-ray data and models (i.e. proteins, ligands, RNA and
DNA). There are many tools for model manipulation and building,
such as minimization, molecular superposition, fragment
rotation/translations, rotamer-fitting, de novo building and
refinement.
Coot is used by scientists using X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM for
analysis of proteins, electron density maps, protein interactions
and drug design.
How to install Coot
- 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 io.github.pemsley.coot
- Open Coot once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coot free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Coot is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Coot from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.pemsley.coot. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Coot safe?
Coot downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.