Documentation

MDAnalysis is an open-source, available under the GNU Lesser General Public License, version 2.1 or later (LGPLv2.1+). MDAnalysis provides comprehensive documentation to help users at all levels—whether you’re just getting started, developing new tools, or contributing to the project. From step-by-step tutorials to an in-depth API reference, these resources will guide you through installing, using, and extending MDAnalysis.

User Guide

The User Guide is the best place for new users to start. It includes:

API Reference

The API Reference offers detailed documentation on all MDAnalysis modules, classes, and functions—perfect for developers and advanced users.

MDAnalysis Paper

Learn about the design philosophy and scientific impact of MDAnalysis in the MDAnalysis paper.


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