complexa-evaluate-pdbs

Evaluate directories of PDB files by orchestrating refolding and structural analysis workflows.

413|62|Updated Jun 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-BioNeMo/bionemo-agent-toolkit --skill complexa-evaluate-pdbs
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Skill: complexa-evaluate-pdbs
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA-BioNeMo/bionemo-agent-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/bionemo-agent-toolkit/skills/complexa-evaluate-pdbs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-BioNeMo/bionemo-agent-toolkit --skill complexa-evaluate-pdbs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the manual burden of refolding and scoring large batches of protein or ligand binder designs, ensuring consistent quality control across your research pipeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Refolding: Supports high-throughput refolding using AF2, RF3, ESMFold, or Boltz-2 backends.
  • Comprehensive Metrics: Computes complex interface metrics like i_pAE, pLDDT, and scRMSD, alongside monomer designability scores.
  • Use Case: Quickly validate a directory of 500 candidate protein binders by automatically refolding them, calculating success rates against standard thresholds, and generating a summary CSV for the top-performing designs.

Quick Start

Use the complexa-evaluate-pdbs skill to evaluate the protein binder designs located in the directory /data/my_designs using the colabdesign folding backend.

Frequently Asked Questions about complexa-evaluate-pdbs

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

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How do I evaluate and score a directory of PDB files for protein binder design?

To evaluate PDB files for protein binder design, you can automate refolding and structural analysis workflows across directories. This process calculates complex interface metrics like i_pAE, pLDDT, and scRMSD to validate binder success rates against standard thresholds.

Can I use AlphaFold2 or ESMFold backends for high-throughput PDB evaluation?

Yes, high-throughput PDB evaluation supports multiple folding backends including AlphaFold2 (AF2), RF3, ESMFold, and Boltz-2. You must configure your environment with access to one of these backends and the Proteina-Complexa CLI before running the workflow.

What structural biology metrics are used for monomer designability assessment?

Monomer designability assessment uses comprehensive structural biology metrics to evaluate protein folding quality. The workflow computes complex interface metrics alongside monomer designability scores to provide consistent quality control across candidate batches.

Do I need to manually refold hundreds of candidate protein binders before scoring?

No, you do not need to manually refold candidate protein binders. This automated workflow removes the manual burden of refolding and scoring large batches of protein or ligand binder designs, generating a summary CSV for the top-performing designs.

What is the best way to validate motif-ligand analysis for a batch of PDB structures?

The best way to validate motif-ligand analysis for PDB structures is using an automated evaluation workflow. It orchestrates refolding and structural analysis to assess diverse scientific tasks, ensuring consistent quality control across your research pipeline.

What are the limitations of automating PDB evaluation for biomolecular complexes?

Limitations of automating PDB evaluation include the strict requirement for a configured environment with access to specific folding backends and the Proteina-Complexa CLI. Without these dependencies properly configured, the structural analysis workflow cannot execute.