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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 10:23am		0	VERSION_BUMP	5668793d