duivytools-skills

Analyze and visualize GROMACS MD outputs including XVG, XPM, and NDX files.

19|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CharlesHahn/DuIvySkills --skill duivytools-skills
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Skill: duivytools-skills
Source: https://github.com/CharlesHahn/DuIvySkills/tree/main/duivytools-skills
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CharlesHahn/DuIvySkills --skill duivytools-skills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

DuIvyTools provides a unified toolkit to analyze and visualize GROMACS MD outputs (XVG, XPM, NDX), enabling researchers to interpret simulation results quickly and reliably.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visualization and analysis of XVG data for RMSD, RMSF, energy, hydrogen bonds, gyrate
  • XPM matrix visualization (DCCM, FEL, DSSP) and NDX manipulation
  • Ramachandran plots and batch processing across multiple simulations
  • Batch processing for multiple simulation results with consistent styling

Quick Start

Install DuIvyTools with pip: pip install DuIvyTools Then run example commands such as:

  • dit xvg_show -f rmsd.xvg
  • dit xpm_show -f dccm.xpm

Frequently Asked Questions about duivytools-skills

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

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How do I visualize GROMACS RMSD and RMSF data from XVG files?

You can visualize GROMACS RMSD and RMSF data by running the xvg_show command on your XVG files. This automates the plotting process to accelerate interpretation of your molecular dynamics simulation results.

Can I plot DCCM and FEL matrices from GROMACS XPM outputs?

Yes, you can plot DCCM and FEL matrices from GROMACS XPM outputs. The xpm_show command visualizes XPM matrix data, enabling quick and reliable interpretation of dynamic cross-correlation and free energy landscapes.

What is the best way to analyze hydrogen bonds and energy trends from MD simulations?

Analyzing hydrogen bonds and energy trends from MD simulations is best handled by automating XVG data visualization. This provides a unified toolkit to interpret energy fluctuations and hydrogen bond stability quickly across simulation runs.

Does this GROMACS analysis toolkit support batch processing for multiple simulation runs?

Yes, this GROMACS analysis toolkit supports batch processing for multiple simulation runs. It applies consistent styling across all results, ensuring reliable comparison of outputs like RMSD, gyrate, and secondary structure data.

How do I generate Ramachandran plots and secondary structure visualizations using DSSP?

You generate Ramachandran plots and secondary structure visualizations by processing your GROMACS outputs with dedicated commands. It handles DSSP XPM matrix visualization to analyze protein backbone dihedral angles and structural changes.

Do I need Python installed to use this GROMACS MD visualization toolkit?

Yes, you need Python installed because this is a Python-based toolkit. You install it via pip and run documented commands to automate the analysis and visualization of your GROMACS MD outputs.