gromacs

Provide GROMACS command reference and workflow guidance for simulations.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a comprehensive command reference and workflow guidance for GROMACS simulations, helping users quickly access commands and best practices for setup, execution, and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Command reference: Quick access to GROMACS commands and their parameters across topology, simulation, analysis, trajectory processing, and visualization.
  • Workflow guidance: Step-by-step workflows from system setup to production MD and post-processing analyses (RMSD, RMSF, PCA, FEL).
  • Use Case: A researcher setting up a protein MD simulation can follow the documented commands and workflows to complete topology generation, energy analysis, and result visualization.

Quick Start

Use the gromacs skill to look up a command like gmx rms -h or to follow a complete workflow from pdb2gmx to mdrun.

Frequently Asked Questions about gromacs

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

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How do I run a complete molecular dynamics simulation workflow from topology generation to analysis?

A complete molecular dynamics workflow involves sequence from pdb2gmx for topology generation to mdrun for simulation execution, followed by trajectory processing and energy analysis. This provides step-by-step guidance for protein, membrane, and complex systems.

What GROMACS commands are needed for trajectory analysis like RMSD and RMSF calculations?

Trajectory analysis commands such as gmx rms and gmx rmsf process simulation outputs to calculate structural deviations and fluctuations. Post-processing workflows also cover PCA and free energy landscape visualization for protein dynamics.

Do I need a working GROMACS installation to use this command reference guide?

Yes, a working GROMACS installation is required to execute commands and workflows. You can optionally use local help commands like gmx -h for parameter inspection and access included references for deeper documentation.

How do I set up topology for a protein MD simulation using GROMACS?

Topology setup uses the pdb2gmx command to generate molecular topology files from protein structures. This initial step defines force field parameters and is part of the documented workflow from system setup to production MD.

What's the best way to perform energy analysis and visualization for membrane simulation systems?

Energy analysis and visualization for membrane systems use trajectory processing commands to extract and plot energy data. The workflows cover system setup through production MD and post-processing analyses specifically for protein, membrane, and complex systems.

Can I use this guide for PCA and free energy landscape (FEL) post-processing analyses?

Yes, the workflow guidance includes post-processing analyses for PCA and free energy landscape (FEL) calculations. These analyses follow trajectory processing steps to visualize protein conformational dynamics and energy distributions.