kim-api ☆
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Description:
Knowledgebase of Interatomic Models (KIM) API
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @openkim  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: materials-science molecular-dynamics scientific-computing simulation
Install: brew install kim-api
About:
The KIM API provides a standardized framework for interatomic potentials and molecular simulations. It enables researchers to run simulations with verified models across different codes, ensuring reproducibility and reliability in materials science research.
Key Features:
  • Standardized API for interatomic models
  • Verified scientific potentials library
  • Cross-code compatibility
  • Reproducible simulation framework
Use Cases:
  • Running molecular dynamics simulations
  • Validating interatomic potentials
  • Developing new materials models
Alternatives:
  • ASE (Atomic Simulation Environment) – Python framework for building atomic structures, while KIM focuses on standardized potential interfaces
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 10:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5668793d
Sep 11, 2024 6:32am 1 VERSION_BUMP c2549f06
Sep 21, 2023 4:14pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 8d591921
Nov 19, 2022 3:16pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 3d6d0394
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