PyMOL is an open-source project built for structural biologists.

Is PyMOL still maintained?

Unverified. PyMOL has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

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PyMOL is developed by Schrödinger, Inc.

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PyMOL

Name: PyMOL
Author: Schrödinger, Inc.

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PyMOL is an open-source tool for molecular visualization and raytracing used in structural biology. It loads and manipulates molecules from many formats, offers a GUI and extensive Python scripting, and includes a built-in raytracer for high-quality images. It is extensible via Python.

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Overview

4 features

PyMOL sits in PulseGate's Design & Creative category. Visualizing, analyzing, and creating publication-quality images of molecular structures and proteins. PyMOL is an open-source project aimed at structural biologists. It is available for free. It runs on Linux.

Schrödinger, Inc. builds and maintains PyMOL. Among its 4 catalogued features are Molecular Visualization, raytracing, and Python Scripting.

Molecular Visualization
Raytracing
Python Scripting
Structure Analysis

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Linux

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jul · 15:36 UTC
PyMOL verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about PyMOL

What is PyMOL?: Visualizing, analyzing, and creating publication-quality images of molecular structures and proteins. It is catalogued under Design & Creative on PulseGate.
Who is PyMOL for?: PyMOL is an open-source project built for structural biologists.
Does PyMOL have a free plan?: Yes — PyMOL is free to use.
What platforms does PyMOL run on?: PyMOL runs on Linux.
Is PyMOL still maintained?: Unverified. PyMOL has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to PyMOL?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Cool FormKit Lite, Input Masks for Contact Form 7, and Tidy Author Box.Cool FormKit Lite Input Masks for Contact Form 7 Tidy Author Box
Who develops PyMOL?: PyMOL is developed by Schrödinger, Inc.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
First seen: 29 Jul 2026
Built for: structural biologists
Model: Open source
Solves: Visualizing, analyzing, and creating publication-quality images of molecular structures and proteins.

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Flathub: org.pymol.PyMOL

Developer

Schrödinger, Inc.

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 70
Indexed: 29 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 29 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: pymol-flathub-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 29 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/org.pymol.PyMOL

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