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Jalview

jalview · v2.11.5.1

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Multiple sequence alignment editor, visualiser, analysis and figure generator

brew install --cask jalview
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Trust Score 2/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
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No auto-updates +0
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Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

Jalview is a specialized tool for editing, visualizing, and analyzing multiple sequence alignments, ideal for researchers in molecular biology and evolutionary studies. It offers user-friendly features for generating figures and conducting detailed analyses, making it a valuable resource for biologists and bioinformaticians.

Jalview enables users to create, edit, analyze, and visualize multiple sequence alignments, which are crucial for molecular biology research.

Maturity: The project is mature and reliable, with active development and an established presence in the scientific community.

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Pros

  • + Specialized for molecular biology and bioinformatics tasks
  • + User-friendly interface for non-experts
  • + Strong visualization and figure generation capabilities

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche appeal limits its broader adoption