What is Avogadro?

Avogadro is a free, open source molecule editor and visualizer designed for use in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, bioinformatics, materials science, and related areas. It offers an intuitive user interface for building molecular structures, visualizing 3D representations, and performing simple calculations and analysis.

Some key features of Avogadro include:
- Building molecules by sketching structures or importing files
- Visualizing molecules in different representations like ball-and-stick, van der Waals spheres, etc.
- Optimizing geometries using force fields and computational methods
- Computing molecular properties and reactivity indices
- Scripting and batch processing molecules and data
- Exporting structures and data in standard chemical file formats

Avogadro runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms. The intuitive design makes it accessible for new users while still providing advanced tools for computational chemistry research. The open source development model also ensures Avogadro stays current with the latest techniques and discoveries in the field.

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