{"categories":[{"label":"Scientific/Engineering","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/scientific-engineering/6"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Reads and writes mmCIF and BinaryCIF files conforming to the ModelCIF extension, with optional BinaryCIF support via msgpack.","skillfed_tags":["structural-biology","file-format","molecular-modeling"],"use_cases":["Parse ModelCIF mmCIF files from structural biology databases or local sources.","Generate or modify mmCIF files programmatically for molecular modeling workflows.","Convert between mmCIF and BinaryCIF formats when msgpack is installed.","Integrate ModelCIF data handling into bioinformatics pipelines.","Validate mmCIF files against the ModelCIF extension specification."],"what_it_does":"modelcif is a Python library for reading and writing mmCIF and BinaryCIF files that follow the ModelCIF extension standard used in structural biology. It wraps the ihm package to provide specialized handling for ModelCIF-compliant data, enabling researchers and bioinformaticians to work with molecular structure files in these formats.\n\nThe package is designed for Python 3.6 and later, installs with minimal dependencies (ihm is the only required runtime package), and offers optional BinaryCIF support when msgpack is available. It is actively maintained and well-documented, with worked examples and comprehensive documentation available.","worth_installing":"Yes. Low install friction, active maintenance, permissive MIT license, no known vulnerabilities, and a focused scope make it a safe choice for projects needing ModelCIF file handling. Install it if you work with mmCIF or BinaryCIF files in structural biology; skip it if you have no need for these formats."},"id":"modelcif","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/modelcif","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/modelcif.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/modelcif/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-04-11","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"modelcif","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Package for handling ModelCIF mmCIF and BinaryCIF files"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":175256,"position":10267,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.7"}