MD Equilibration

Automate MD equilibration workflows from minimization through NPT steps.

11|2|Updated Oct 18, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/matsunagalab/mdclaw --skill md-equilibration
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Skill: MD Equilibration
Source: https://github.com/matsunagalab/mdclaw/tree/main/skills/md-equilibration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matsunagalab/mdclaw --skill md-equilibration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Equilibrates a prepared MD system by performing energy minimization, NVT heating, and NPT density equilibration, producing a production-ready checkpoint (equilibrated.chk) for handoff to MD production.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end MD equilibration: minimization, heating, and density stabilization with compatible checkpoints for production.
  • DAG-based workflow: create a dedicated eq node and hand off equilibrated.chk to production for seamless progression.
  • Use Case: A researcher with a solvated system can run a single DAG to produce a ready-for-production checkpoint and reproducible results.

Quick Start

Create an eq node for your job and start the equilibration workflow using MDClaw.

Frequently Asked Questions about MD Equilibration

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

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How do I automate MD equilibration for a solvated molecular dynamics system?

You can automate MD equilibration by running a single DAG-based workflow that executes energy minimization, NVT heating, and NPT density stabilization, producing an equilibrated checkpoint for production handoff.

What is the standard sequence for MD equilibration steps?

The standard MD equilibration sequence involves energy minimization followed by NVT heating and NPT density equilibration, which stabilizes the prepared system before generating a production-ready checkpoint.

Can I configure temperature, pressure, and seed for NVT and NPT equilibration runs?

Yes, you can configure temperature, pressure, and seed parameters during NVT heating and NPT density equilibration, with adjustable parameters and safeguards to ensure reproducible MD equilibration results.

Does this MD equilibration workflow support both explicit-water and implicit-solvent systems?

Yes, the MD equilibration workflow explicitly targets both explicit-water and implicit-solvent DAG workflows, guiding them through energy minimization, NVT heating, and NPT steps with error handling.

How do I hand off an equilibrated MD system to production runs?

You hand off the equilibrated MD system by creating a dedicated equilibration job-dir node that generates an equilibrated.chk checkpoint, which seamlessly progresses into MD production within the DAG workflow.

What safeguards are available when running NPT density equilibration?

The NPT density equilibration process includes adjustable parameter configurations and error handling safeguards for job-dir node creation and parameter persistence to ensure stable MD equilibration.