Agent skill

Autodock Vina Docking

by jaechang-hits in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills

Molecular docking with AutoDock Vina (Python API). An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.

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Install Autodock Vina Docking

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill autodock-vina-docking -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills autodock-vina-docking --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/structural-biology-drug-discovery/autodock-vina-docking .claude/skills/autodock-vina-docking && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

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Facts

Skill name
autodock-vina-docking
GitHub stars
374
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~4k tokens
SKILL.md length
837 words
Files
3 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
169
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
CC-BY-4.0

At a glance

Molecular docking with AutoDock Vina (Python API). An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.

  • Works in 8 steps: Fetch and Prepare the Receptor → Identify the Binding Site → Prepare the Ligand from SMILES → …
  • Tasks that involve Drug discovery and cheminformatics
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, Prerequisites and Workflow, plus 6 more sections
  • Calls pip

What it does

Autodock Vina Docking is an agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills. Molecular docking with AutoDock Vina (Python API). Receptor/ligand prep (Meeko + RDKit), grid box, docking, pose and binding energy analysis, and batch virtual screening.

Its SKILL.md is about 4k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 3 other files, including reference files (for example `references/receptor_preparation_guide.md` and `references/scoring_functions_comparison.md`).

It sits in Research & Science, covering Drug discovery and cheminformatics. It works with Python and RDKit. The repository describes itself as: 197 bioinformatics & life science skills for Claude Code and AI agents — BixBench 92.0% accuracy. RNA-seq, single-cell, drug discovery, proteomics, and more. Powers OmicsHorizon. The licence is CC-BY-4.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Drug discovery and cheminformatics

Example prompts

  • “/autodock-vina-docking”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

8 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Fetch and Prepare the Receptor
  2. Identify the Binding Site
  3. Prepare the Ligand from SMILES
  4. Run Docking
  5. Analyze Docking Results
  6. Visualize Docking Results
  7. Batch Virtual Screening
  8. Save and Export

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 82c862c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • pip

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • ccsb.scripps.edu
    • doi.org
    • autodock-vina.readthedocs.io
    • github.com
    • rdkit.org

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Autodock Vina Docking loads about 4k tokens when it runs, and up to ~5.9k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 48 tokens; SKILL.md has 837 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~48
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~4k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~5.9k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills at commit 82c862c, republished under its CC-BY-4.0 licence (© jaechang-hits). 837 words, ~3,955 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/autodock-vina-docking/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 2 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
autodock-vina-docking
description
Molecular docking with AutoDock Vina (Python API). Receptor/ligand prep (Meeko + RDKit), grid box, docking, pose and binding energy analysis, and batch virtual screening.
license
CC-BY-4.0

AutoDock Vina Molecular Docking

Overview

AutoDock Vina is one of the fastest and most widely used open-source molecular docking engines for predicting protein–ligand binding modes and affinities. This skill covers the full Python-based pipeline: receptor preparation from PDB, ligand preparation from SMILES/SDF via Meeko and RDKit, search box definition, docking execution, pose analysis, and batch virtual screening for hit identification.

When to Use

  • Predicting binding poses of small molecules to a protein target
  • Estimating relative binding affinities (kcal/mol) for ligand ranking
  • Virtual screening of compound libraries against a target receptor
  • Validating docking protocols by re-docking co-crystallized ligands
  • Preparing docking inputs from SMILES strings without intermediate files
  • Comparing binding modes of analogs in a structure-activity relationship study
  • Generating starting poses for molecular dynamics simulations
  • Use DiffDock instead for blind docking when the binding site is unknown; use GNINA as an alternative with CNN scoring

Prerequisites

  • Python packages: vina, meeko, rdkit, prody (for PDB fetch), py3Dmol (for visualization)
  • External tools: ADFR Suite (provides prepare_receptor for PDBQT conversion) — download from https://ccsb.scripps.edu/adfr/downloads/
  • Data requirements: Protein structure (PDB file or PDB ID), ligand(s) as SMILES, SDF, or MOL2
  • Environment: Python 3.8+, Linux or macOS recommended
bash
pip install vina meeko rdkit-pypi prody py3Dmol
# ADFR Suite must be installed separately for prepare_receptor

Workflow

Step 1: Fetch and Prepare the Receptor

Download the protein structure, remove water/heteroatoms, and convert to PDBQT format.

python
import prody
import subprocess
from pathlib import Path

# Download PDB structure (example: HIV-1 protease, PDB 1HPV)
pdb_id = "1HPV"
pdb_file = f"{pdb_id}.pdb"
prody.fetchPDB(pdb_id, compressed=False)

# Extract protein chain only (remove water and ligands)
structure = prody.parsePDB(pdb_file)
protein = structure.select("protein")
prody.writePDB(f"{pdb_id}_protein.pdb", protein)
print(f"Protein atoms: {protein.numAtoms()}")

# Convert to PDBQT using ADFR Suite's prepare_receptor
receptor_pdbqt = f"{pdb_id}_receptor.pdbqt"
subprocess.run([
    "prepare_receptor",
    "-r", f"{pdb_id}_protein.pdb",
    "-o", receptor_pdbqt,
    "-A", "hydrogens",  # add hydrogens
], check=True)
print(f"Receptor PDBQT: {receptor_pdbqt}")
Step 2: Identify the Binding Site

Define the docking search box centered on the known binding site or co-crystallized ligand.

python
import numpy as np

# Option A: Center on co-crystallized ligand coordinates
structure = prody.parsePDB(pdb_file)
ligand = structure.select("hetero and not water and not ion")
if ligand is not None:
    center = ligand.getCoords().mean(axis=0)
    # Box size = ligand extent + padding
    extent = ligand.getCoords().max(axis=0) - ligand.getCoords().min(axis=0)
    box_size = extent + 10.0  # 10 Å padding on each side
    print(f"Binding site center: {center}")
    print(f"Box size: {box_size}")
else:
    # Option B: Manual coordinates (from literature or visual inspection)
    center = np.array([15.0, 54.0, 17.0])
    box_size = np.array([25.0, 25.0, 25.0])
    print(f"Using manual box: center={center}, size={box_size}")
Step 3: Prepare the Ligand from SMILES

Use RDKit for 3D coordinate generation and Meeko for PDBQT conversion.

python
from rdkit import Chem
from rdkit.Chem import AllChem
from meeko import MoleculePreparation, PDBQTWriterLegacy

# Define ligand (example: Indinavir, HIV protease inhibitor)
smiles = "CC(C)(C)NC(=O)[C@@H]1CN(CCc2ccccc2)C[C@H]1O"
mol_name = "indinavir_analog"

# Generate 3D coordinates with RDKit
mol = Chem.MolFromSmiles(smiles)
mol = Chem.AddHs(mol)
AllChem.EmbedMolecule(mol, randomSeed=42)
AllChem.MMFFOptimizeMolecule(mol)

# Convert to PDBQT using Meeko
preparator = MoleculePreparation()
mol_setups = preparator.prepare(mol)

# Write PDBQT string (for Vina API) or file
pdbqt_string = PDBQTWriterLegacy.write_string(mol_setups[0])[0]
ligand_pdbqt = f"{mol_name}.pdbqt"
with open(ligand_pdbqt, "w") as f:
    f.write(pdbqt_string)
print(f"Ligand PDBQT: {ligand_pdbqt} ({mol.GetNumAtoms()} atoms)")
Step 4: Run Docking

Initialize AutoDock Vina, configure the search space, and execute docking.

python
from vina import Vina

# Initialize Vina
v = Vina(sf_name="vina", cpu=4)

# Load receptor and ligand
v.set_receptor(receptor_pdbqt)
v.set_ligand_from_file(ligand_pdbqt)

# Define search space
v.compute_vina_maps(
    center=center.tolist(),
    box_size=box_size.tolist(),
)

# Run docking
v.dock(
    exhaustiveness=32,   # Higher = more thorough (default 8)
    n_poses=10,          # Number of output poses
)

# Write output poses
output_file = f"{mol_name}_docked.pdbqt"
v.write_poses(output_file, n_poses=10, overwrite=True)
print(f"Docking complete. Poses written to {output_file}")
Step 5: Analyze Docking Results

Extract binding energies and RMSD values from the docked poses using Vina's built-in API.

python
# Method A: Vina built-in energies (most reliable)
energies = v.energies(n_poses=10)
# Each row: [total, inter, intra, torsions, intra_best_pose]
print(f"{'Pose':<6} {'Total (kcal/mol)':<18} {'Inter':<10} {'Intra':<10}")
print("-" * 44)
for i, e in enumerate(energies):
    print(f"{i+1:<6} {e[0]:<18.2f} {e[1]:<10.2f} {e[2]:<10.2f}")

print(f"\nBest pose: {energies[0][0]:.2f} kcal/mol")

# Method B: Parse PDBQT output with Meeko (for RDKit conversion)
from meeko import PDBQTMolecule, RDKitMolCreate
pdbqt_mol = PDBQTMolecule.from_file(output_file)
best_pose_rdkit = RDKitMolCreate.from_pdbqt_mol(pdbqt_mol)[0]
print(f"Best pose converted to RDKit mol: {best_pose_rdkit.GetNumAtoms()} atoms")
Step 6: Visualize Docking Results

Generate a 3D visualization of the docked complex using py3Dmol.

python
import py3Dmol

# Load receptor and best docked pose
with open(f"{pdb_id}_protein.pdb") as f:
    receptor_pdb = f.read()
with open(output_file) as f:
    docked_pdbqt = f.read()

# Create 3D viewer
view = py3Dmol.view(width=800, height=600)
view.addModel(receptor_pdb, "pdb")
view.setStyle({"model": 0}, {"cartoon": {"color": "lightgrey"}})

# Add docked ligand (first model only)
first_model = docked_pdbqt.split("ENDMDL")[0] + "ENDMDL"
view.addModel(first_model, "pdb")
view.setStyle({"model": 1}, {"stick": {"colorscheme": "greenCarbon"}})

# Zoom to ligand
view.zoomTo({"model": 1})
view.show()
# In Jupyter: displays interactive 3D view
# To save: view.png() or view.write_html("docking_result.html")
print("3D visualization rendered")
Step 7: Batch Virtual Screening

Screen a library of compounds against the same receptor.

python
import pandas as pd

# Define compound library
compounds = pd.DataFrame({
    "name": ["cpd_001", "cpd_002", "cpd_003", "cpd_004", "cpd_005"],
    "smiles": [
        "CC(=O)Oc1ccccc1C(=O)O",          # Aspirin
        "CC(C)Cc1ccc(cc1)C(C)C(=O)O",      # Ibuprofen
        "OC(=O)c1ccccc1O",                  # Salicylic acid
        "CC12CCC3C(CCC4CC(=O)CCC34C)C1CCC2O",  # Testosterone
        "c1ccc2c(c1)cc1ccc3cccc4ccc2c1c34",     # Pyrene
    ],
})

# Screen all compounds
results = []
for _, row in compounds.iterrows():
    try:
        # Prepare ligand
        mol = Chem.MolFromSmiles(row["smiles"])
        mol = Chem.AddHs(mol)
        AllChem.EmbedMolecule(mol, randomSeed=42)
        AllChem.MMFFOptimizeMolecule(mol)

        mol_setups = preparator.prepare(mol)
        pdbqt_str = PDBQTWriterLegacy.write_string(mol_setups[0])[0]

        # Dock
        v_screen = Vina(sf_name="vina", cpu=2)
        v_screen.set_receptor(receptor_pdbqt)
        v_screen.set_ligand_from_string(pdbqt_str)
        v_screen.compute_vina_maps(center=center.tolist(), box_size=box_size.tolist())
        v_screen.dock(exhaustiveness=16, n_poses=1)

        energy = v_screen.energies(n_poses=1)[0][0]
        results.append({"name": row["name"], "smiles": row["smiles"], "energy_kcal": energy})
        print(f"  {row['name']}: {energy:.2f} kcal/mol")

    except Exception as e:
        results.append({"name": row["name"], "smiles": row["smiles"], "energy_kcal": None})
        print(f"  {row['name']}: FAILED ({e})")

# Rank by binding energy
results_df = pd.DataFrame(results).sort_values("energy_kcal")
results_df.to_csv("screening_results.csv", index=False)
print(f"\nTop hits:\n{results_df.head()}")
Step 8: Save and Export
python
import os
os.makedirs("results", exist_ok=True)

# Save summary
results_df.to_csv("results/screening_results.csv", index=False)

# Save best poses for top hits
for _, row in results_df.head(3).iterrows():
    print(f"Top hit: {row['name']} → {row['energy_kcal']:.2f} kcal/mol")

print("Virtual screening complete. Results in results/screening_results.csv")

Key Parameters

ParameterDefaultRange / OptionsEffect
exhaustiveness88-128Search thoroughness; 32+ recommended for publication
n_poses91-20Number of output binding poses
energy_range3.01.0-5.0Max energy difference (kcal/mol) from best pose to include
sf_name"vina""vina", "ad4", "vinardo"Scoring function choice
cpuall1-NNumber of CPU cores for docking
box_size (xyz)—15-30 Å per sideSearch space dimensions; must enclose binding site + 5-10Å padding
center (xyz)—Binding site coordinatesCenter of the search box
randomSeed (RDKit)randomany intReproducible 3D conformer generation
padding (box)10.0 Å5.0-15.0 ÅExtra space around known ligand for box definition

Common Recipes

Recipe: Re-docking Validation (Cognate Docking)

When to use: validating your protocol by re-docking the co-crystallized ligand and checking RMSD < 2.0 Å.

python
from rdkit.Chem import AllChem, rdMolAlign

# Extract co-crystallized ligand from PDB
ref_ligand = Chem.MolFromPDBFile(f"{pdb_id}_ligand.pdb", removeHs=False)

# Dock the same ligand
# ... (use steps 3-4 above with the extracted ligand)

# Calculate RMSD between docked pose and crystal structure
rmsd = AllChem.GetBestRMS(ref_ligand, best_pose_rdkit)
print(f"Re-docking RMSD: {rmsd:.2f} Å")
print(f"Validation: {'PASS' if rmsd < 2.0 else 'FAIL'} (threshold: 2.0 Å)")
Recipe: Flexible Receptor Docking

When to use: key binding-site residues need conformational freedom (e.g., induced fit).

python
# Prepare receptor with flexible sidechains (using ADFR Suite)
# prepare_receptor -r protein.pdb -o rigid.pdbqt -A hydrogens
# prepare_flexreceptor -r rigid.pdbqt -s "A:ARG8,A:ASP25,A:ILE50"

v_flex = Vina(sf_name="vina", cpu=4)
v_flex.set_receptor("rigid.pdbqt", "flex.pdbqt")  # rigid + flexible parts
v_flex.set_ligand_from_file(ligand_pdbqt)
v_flex.compute_vina_maps(center=center.tolist(), box_size=box_size.tolist())
v_flex.dock(exhaustiveness=64, n_poses=10)
v_flex.write_poses("docked_flex.pdbqt", n_poses=5, overwrite=True)
Recipe: Scoring Only (No Docking)

When to use: evaluating the binding energy of a pre-positioned ligand without running a full search.

python
v_score = Vina(sf_name="vina")
v_score.set_receptor(receptor_pdbqt)
v_score.set_ligand_from_file("pre_positioned_ligand.pdbqt")
v_score.compute_vina_maps(center=center.tolist(), box_size=box_size.tolist())

# Score current pose
energy = v_score.score()
print(f"Score: {energy[0]:.2f} kcal/mol")

# Local minimization
energy_min = v_score.optimize()
print(f"After local optimization: {energy_min[0]:.2f} kcal/mol")
v_score.write_pose("minimized.pdbqt", overwrite=True)
Recipe: Multiple Scoring Functions Comparison

When to use: consensus scoring to increase confidence in docking results.

python
scoring_results = {}
for sf in ["vina", "vinardo", "ad4"]:
    v_sf = Vina(sf_name=sf, cpu=2)
    v_sf.set_receptor(receptor_pdbqt)
    v_sf.set_ligand_from_file(ligand_pdbqt)
    v_sf.compute_vina_maps(center=center.tolist(), box_size=box_size.tolist())
    v_sf.dock(exhaustiveness=16, n_poses=1)
    scoring_results[sf] = v_sf.energies(n_poses=1)[0][0]

for sf, energy in scoring_results.items():
    print(f"  {sf}: {energy:.2f} kcal/mol")
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Expected Outputs

  • {name}_docked.pdbqt — Docked poses in PDBQT format with binding energies in header
  • results/screening_results.csv — Virtual screening results: compound name, SMILES, binding energy (kcal/mol)
  • {pdb_id}_receptor.pdbqt — Prepared receptor in PDBQT format
  • Figures: 3D docking visualization (interactive py3Dmol or static image)
  • Console output: ranked binding energies and RMSD values per pose

Troubleshooting

ProblemCauseSolution
prepare_receptor not foundADFR Suite not in PATHAdd ADFR Suite bin to $PATH or use full path
RuntimeError: receptor not setForgot to call set_receptorCall v.set_receptor(pdbqt_file) before docking
Very positive docking scores (>0)Ligand outside box or bad geometryCheck box center/size covers binding site; verify 3D coords
All poses identicalexhaustiveness too lowIncrease to 32-64 for reliable sampling
Meeko MoleculePreparation errorMissing hydrogens on input molAlways call Chem.AddHs(mol) before Meeko
RMSD > 2Å in re-dockingBox too small or wrong centerExpand box by 5Å; verify center on co-crystallized ligand
EmbedMolecule returns -1RDKit failed to generate 3D coordsUse AllChem.EmbedMolecule(mol, maxAttempts=1000) or try useRandomCoords=True
Slow screening (>1min/compound)High exhaustiveness + large boxReduce exhaustiveness to 8-16 for screening; narrow box
PDBQTWriterLegacy not foundOld Meeko versionpip install meeko>=0.5 — API changed from write_pdbqt_string
Inconsistent energies across runsNon-deterministic searchSet seed parameter in v.dock(seed=42) for reproducibility

Bundled Resources

This skill includes reference files for deeper lookup. Read these on demand.

references/receptor_preparation_guide.md

Detailed guide for receptor preparation: handling missing residues, protonation states (pH-dependent), metal ions, cofactors, and multi-chain complexes. Decision tree for when to use PDB2PQR, PROPKA, or manual protonation.

references/scoring_functions_comparison.md

Comparison of Vina, Vinardo, and AD4 scoring functions: accuracy benchmarks, speed trade-offs, and recommendations by target class (kinase, protease, GPCR, nuclear receptor).

References

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Files

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  • SKILL.md
  • references/receptor_preparation_guide.md
  • references/scoring_functions_comparison.md

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    Programmatic PubMed access via NCBI E-utilities REST API. An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.

    374 GitHub starsUsed in 1 repo~4.4k tokens
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  • Sciagent Skill Creator

    jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills

    Scaffold a new SciAgent-Skills entry. An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.

    374 GitHub stars~2.3k tokensUpdated 12 days ago
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Questions about Autodock Vina Docking

What does Autodock Vina Docking do?

Molecular docking with AutoDock Vina (Python API). An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills. Autodock Vina Docking is an agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills. Molecular docking with AutoDock Vina (Python API).

When should I use Autodock Vina Docking?

Autodock Vina Docking fits situations like: tasks that involve Drug discovery and cheminformatics.

How do I install Autodock Vina Docking in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill autodock-vina-docking -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/structural-biology-drug-discovery/autodock-vina-docking in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills) into .claude/skills/autodock-vina-docking in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Autodock Vina Docking in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill autodock-vina-docking -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/structural-biology-drug-discovery/autodock-vina-docking in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills) into .agents/skills/autodock-vina-docking in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Autodock Vina Docking in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill autodock-vina-docking -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/autodock-vina-docking, .gemini/skills/autodock-vina-docking, .github/skills/autodock-vina-docking and .opencode/skills/autodock-vina-docking in your project.

What does Autodock Vina Docking need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Autodock Vina Docking needs the command-line tools its instructions call (pip). Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Autodock Vina Docking access the network?

SKILL.md names 5 domains. As links in the text: ccsb.scripps.edu, doi.org, autodock-vina.readthedocs.io, github.com and rdkit.org. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Autodock Vina Docking safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Autodock Vina Docking use?

Autodock Vina Docking is published under the CC-BY-4.0 licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Autodock Vina Docking use?

About 4k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 16k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 2k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Autodock Vina Docking?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Autodock Vina Docking: DiffDock Molecular Docking (K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills, 48k stars), Edu Chem Reaction (wy51ai/edulab, 1.4k stars), Rowan (lamm-mit/scienceclaw, 246 stars) and Coot Rdkit (pemsley/coot, 168 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Autodock Vina Docking?

jaechang-hits (a GitHub user) maintains it in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills, which has 374 GitHub stars. The repository holds 169 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 29, 2026.

Source: jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.