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avogadro · v2.0.0
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Molecule editor and visualiser
brew install --cask avogadro 67
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (BSD-3-Clause) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.0.01mo ago1.103.0→2.0.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Avogadro is a powerful molecule editor and visualizer designed for scientists and researchers in fields like computational chemistry and molecular modeling. It offers 3D rendering, visualization, and analysis tools, making it essential for those working in scientific research and education.
Avogadro allows users to edit and visualize molecular structures in 3D.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, evidenced by recent commits and a permissive BSD-3-Clause license.
Community: Avogadro has been mentioned on Hacker News, though the discussions are historical with limited recent engagement.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with a permissive license
- + Cross-platform support
- + Active development and regular updates
- + Versatile for various scientific applications
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Interface may be challenging for newcomers
Community Mentions
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