boltzgen

Design antibody, nanobody, and de novo binder backbones conditioned on target structures.

104|10|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/001TMF/blatant-why --skill boltzgen-001tmf
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Skill: boltzgen
Source: https://github.com/001TMF/blatant-why/tree/main/templates/.claude/skills/boltzgen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/001TMF/blatant-why --skill boltzgen-001tmf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

BoltzGen streamlines binder design by generating antibody, nanobody, and de novo binder backbones and sequences conditioned on a target structure and a defined epitope, reducing the need for iterative experimental design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • All-atom diffusion backbone design conditioned on a target structure and hotspot residues.
  • Inverse folding to assign sequences via AntiFold, followed by Protenix refolding to produce ipTM, pTM, pLDDT, ipSAE, and CA-RMSD metrics.
  • Flexible deployment across local GPU (≥24 GB), HPC RunPod, or Tamarind cloud, supporting single-domain VHH, full antibody Fab, or de novo miniproteins.
  • Typical workflow: design, then scoring and screening using downstream skills to filter and rank candidates.

Quick Start

Provide a target structure and epitope; BoltzGen will generate designed backbones and sequences for downstream screening.

Frequently Asked Questions about boltzgen

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design antibodies conditioned on a target structure and epitope?

BoltzGen generates antibody backbones and sequences conditioned on a target structure and defined binding residues. You provide a target CIF/PDB and an entities YAML spec with epitope ranges to produce refolded designs using the boltzgen CLI.

Can I design nanobodies and de novo miniprotein binders using diffusion?

Yes, BoltzGen uses all-atom diffusion backbone design to support single-domain VHH nanobodies, full antibody Fab, and de novo miniproteins. Sequences are assigned via AntiFold, followed by Protenix refolding to produce scoring metrics.

What metrics are used for scoring and screening designed binders?

Designed binders are scored using ipTM, pTM, pLDDT, ipSAE, and CA-RMSD metrics. Protenix refolding generates these metrics to help filter and rank candidates during downstream screening.

Does BoltzGen work on local GPUs or cloud platforms like RunPod?

BoltzGen supports flexible deployment across local GPUs requiring at least 24 GB, HPC RunPod, or Tamarind cloud. This allows you to run binder design workflows in your preferred computing environment.

What input files do I need to generate binder backbones and sequences?

You need a target structure in CIF or PDB format and an entities YAML spec defining epitope ranges. These inputs allow the boltzgen CLI to condition the diffusion design on your specific target binding residues.

How does inverse folding assign sequences to designed binder backbones?

AntiFold performs inverse folding to assign sequences to the designed backbones generated by BoltzGen. Protenix then refolds these sequences to evaluate structural quality using ipTM, pTM, pLDDT, ipSAE, and RMSD metrics.