ChimeraX Programming Manual

This manual covers programming APIs for ChimeraX. They are implemented in Python with routines that need to run fast implemented in C++.

User documentation for the ChimeraX application is in the User’s Manual.

Tutorials and Examples

Developer Guide

Bundle developers can optionally skip Compiling ChimeraX and Code Conventions. It is recommended that developers intending to contribute to ChimeraX read all sections.

API Reference

Index

License

This code is free for non-commercial use, see the license for details.

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