Welcome to the official documentation for the Mol Linker* extension!

Overview#

Mol* Linker is a powerful browser extension that bridges the gap between raw structural biology files and high-performance 3D visualization.

By directly integrating with GitHub, GitLab, RCSB, and AlphaFold, it allows researchers to instantly view .pdb, .cif, and molecular dynamics files (.gro, .xyz) in a fully customized, sandboxed environment powered by Mol* and MolViewSpec.

Key Features#

  • Zero-Click Integration: Automatically detects structural files and injects native launch buttons.
  • Advanced CORS Bypass: Securely fetches data directly from private, self-hosted Git repositories and ElabFTW instances without triggering cross-origin network errors.
  • Privacy First: Renders your data entirely in local memory via a Sandboxed architecture. Your proprietary files are never sent to external visualization servers.
  • Global Presets: Define your preferred coloring, representation (Cartoon, Ball & Stick), and selection logic once, and apply it automatically to every structure you open.
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