avogadro ☆
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Description:
Molecule editor and visualiser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.103.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: chemistry molecule-editor visualization science 3d-graphics
Install: brew install --cask avogadro
About:
Avogadro is an advanced molecule editor and visualizer designed for use in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, and materials science. It provides a flexible framework for constructing, editing, and analyzing molecular structures, supporting various file formats and rendering techniques. The tool facilitates the preparation of input files for simulation packages and helps researchers visualize complex 3D molecular data.
Key Features:
  • 3D molecular visualization and rendering
  • Extensive file format support (e.g., PDB, XYZ, CML, MOL2)
  • Integrated tools for geometry optimization and calculations
  • Plugin architecture for extending functionality
  • Cross-platform native user interface
Use Cases:
  • Building and editing small molecules, proteins, or materials
  • Visualizing output from quantum chemistry or molecular dynamics simulations
  • Preparing structures and input files for computational chemistry software
Alternatives:
  • PyMOL – Focuses on high-quality rendering of macromolecules, often requires a subscription for full features.
  • Jmol/JSmol – Java/JavaScript-based viewer widely used in web browsers for interactive molecular visualization.
  • ChemDraw – Industry standard for 2D chemical drawing and publishing, primarily a commercial product.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 6, 2026 6:55am 1.103.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b6a9a78a
Jan 13, 2026 12:06pm 1.102.1 0 VERSION_BUMP e36affc7
Sep 14, 2025 6:37pm 1.101.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 569e8181
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 1.100.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b36df0f2
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