About JLmol
JLmol is a powerful desktop application designed for molecular visualization and analysis, built on the robust foundation of Electron and the renowned JSmol molecular viewer. Our mission is to provide researchers, educators, and students with a native desktop experience that combines the flexibility of web technologies with the performance and integration capabilities of desktop applications.
Our Vision
We believe that molecular visualization should be accessible, powerful, and intuitive. JLmol bridges the gap between complex molecular data and clear, interactive visualizations that help advance scientific understanding and education.
Key Technologies
JLmol is built on proven, open-source technologies:
- JSmol: The JavaScript port of the famous Jmol molecular viewer
- Electron: Cross-platform desktop application framework
- JSME: JavaScript Molecular Editor for structure drawing
- ModelKit: Advanced 3D molecular editing capabilities
- ElemCo.jl: Julia-based quantum chemistry for input generation and calculations
- xtb / g-xTB: Fast semiempirical energies and geometry optimization
Development Philosophy
Our development is guided by principles of openness, accessibility, and scientific rigor. We maintain compatibility with established molecular file formats while embracing modern web technologies to create a seamless user experience.
Community and Support
JLmol is developed as an open-source project with the molecular science community in mind. We welcome contributions, feedback, and collaboration from researchers, developers, and educators worldwide.
Credits and Acknowledgments
JLmol builds upon the work of many dedicated scientists and developers:
- The Jmol team for creating the foundational molecular visualization platform
- Bob Hanson for the JavaScript conversion that made JSmol possible
- Peter Ertl and Bruno Bienfait for the JSME molecular editor
- Zhou Renjian and the Java2Script team
- The broader open-source community for tools and libraries
JLmol is licensed under LGPL-2.1, ensuring it remains free and open for the scientific community.