docking-rescoring

Predict and score protein-ligand binding affinities with machine learning and docking.

6|2|Updated Jun 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill docking-rescoring
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Skill: docking-rescoring
Source: https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills/tree/main/skills/chemoinformatics/docking-rescoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill docking-rescoring

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires diffdock, boltz, chai, deepmind, equibind, tankbind, neuralplexer, gnina, posebusters, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides advanced protein-ligand docking and rescoring capabilities using modern machine learning models, addressing the complexities of molecular interaction prediction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ML Docking and Rescoring: Combines various machine learning models for pose prediction and scoring.
  • Hybrid Workflows: Supports hybrid workflows that integrate classical and machine learning approaches.
  • Use Case: When you need to predict the binding affinity of a protein-ligand complex and ensure the pose is physically plausible, this skill can be used to perform the task efficiently.

Quick Start

Run the docking-rescoring skill with the protein and ligand structures to obtain the optimized pose and binding affinity.

Frequently Asked Questions about docking-rescoring

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

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How do I predict protein-ligand binding affinity using machine learning?

Protein-ligand binding affinity is predicted by combining machine learning models with classical docking techniques to evaluate molecular interactions and output optimized poses with corresponding scores.

What is ML-based rescoring in computational chemistry?

ML-based rescoring in computational chemistry re-evaluates predicted protein-ligand binding poses using machine learning models to provide more accurate binding affinity estimates than classical scoring functions alone.

Can I integrate DiffDock and Boltz into a hybrid docking workflow?

Yes, you can integrate ML models like DiffDock and Boltz into hybrid workflows that combine classical docking techniques with machine learning approaches for pose prediction and rescoring.

How do I ensure predicted protein-ligand poses are physically plausible?

Predicted protein-ligand poses are checked for physical plausibility using tools like Posebusters, ensuring the generated molecular conformations do not violate physical or chemical constraints during docking.

Does this docking approach work for drug discovery research?

Yes, this machine learning docking and rescoring approach is specifically applicable to drug discovery, computational chemistry, and bioinformatics research for predicting binding affinities of protein-ligand complexes.

What do I need to run ML-based protein-ligand docking?

Running ML-based protein-ligand docking requires protein and ligand structures as input, along with various machine learning libraries and docking software dependencies to perform the prediction efficiently.