molclaw-pdbfixer

Repair protein PDB files by fixing missing atoms and residues.

28|2|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw --skill molclaw-pdbfixer
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Skill: molclaw-pdbfixer
Source: https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw/tree/main/skills/L1_tools/molclaw-pdbfixer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw --skill molclaw-pdbfixer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates repair and standardization of protein PDB structure files to fix missing atoms and residues, add hydrogens at a specified pH, remove heterogens or waters, and replace nonstandard residues to produce validated files for downstream modeling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PDB repair and completion: Fill missing atoms and optionally model missing residues before atom completion.
  • Chemical cleaning: Add hydrogens with pH control, remove heterogens or water molecules, and replace nonstandard residues.
  • Validation and outputs: Reports atom, residue, and chain counts and writes a repaired PDB file; supports dry-run validation without writing files.
  • Use Case: Prepare experimental structures for docking, virtual screening, or molecular dynamics by ensuring complete and standardized topology.

Quick Start

Use molclaw-pdbfixer to repair 'input.pdb', add hydrogens at pH 7.0, remove heterogens, and download the repaired PDB to the local workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions about molclaw-pdbfixer

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

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How do I repair missing atoms and residues in a PDB file for molecular docking?

To repair missing atoms in a PDB file, use a structure preparation tool to fill incomplete residues, model missing segments, and add hydrogens. This produces a validated PDB file with complete topology for downstream docking or simulation workflows.

What is the best way to add hydrogens to a protein structure at a specific pH?

Adding hydrogens to a protein structure at a specific pH involves applying a protonation algorithm that adjusts hydrogen placement based on the target pH environment. This standardizes the PDB file by ensuring correct ionization states for molecular dynamics simulations.

Can I batch process multiple PDB files to remove heterogens and waters?

Yes, batch preprocessing workflows support cleaning multiple PDB files by removing heterogens and water molecules. This generates sanitized protein structures with reported atom, residue, and chain counts for each processed file.

Does PDB repair require downloading the fixed structure file to verify atom counts?

Yes, verifying repaired PDB structures requires downloading the output file to your local workspace to confirm the updated atom, residue, and chain counts. A dry-run validation mode is also available to check structural integrity without writing the final file.

Why do I need to replace nonstandard residues before running molecular dynamics simulations?

Replacing nonstandard residues before molecular dynamics simulations ensures the PDB file contains only recognized amino acid types for accurate force field parameterization. This standardization prevents topology generation errors and ensures simulation stability.