MolViz 🧪

MolViz is a cross-platform molecular visualization and editing tool, inspired by VESTA and Materials Studio.

Features ✨

• 🎨 3D Molecular Visualization - Interactive 3D rendering of molecular structures
• ✏️ Atom Editing - Add, remove, and modify atoms
• 🔄 Cross-Platform - Runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS
• 📁 Multiple Formats - Supports XYZ, PDB, CIF formats
• 🌐 Web-Based - Built with Electron and Three.js

Screenshots

(Coming soon)

Installation

From Source

git clone https://github.com/newtontech/molviz.git
cd molviz
npm install
npm start

Pre-built Binaries

Download from Releases

Usage

# Open a molecule file
molviz molecule.xyz

# Or start the application
molviz

Development

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run start

# Build for production
npm run make

Roadmap

• Project initialization
• 3D rendering engine (Three.js)
• Atom and bond visualization
• File format support (XYZ, PDB)
• Atom editing features
• Camera controls
• Export functionality

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guide.

License

MIT © OpenQuantumChemistry

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by VESTA
• Built with Electron and Three.js