For molecular modelers who rely on powerful tools like GROMACS to perform simulations efficiently, it can be frustrating to realize that a crucial extension isn’t installed—or worse, to not even know it’s missing. If you’re using the SAMSON platform, ensuring that essential plugins like the GROMACS Wizard Extension are properly installed is key to a smooth simulation workflow.
Fortunately, SAMSON makes it straightforward to check whether the GROMACS Wizard is active in your setup—and even easier to install if it’s not.
Why It Matters
The GROMACS Wizard integrates core functionalities of the GROMACS simulation engine directly into SAMSON. Whether you’re setting up a system, running simulations locally or in the cloud, or analyzing outputs, the extension streamlines the workflow. It even comes bundled with GROMACS 2021.3, so you don’t need to install GROMACS separately—unless you want to use a custom build. But none of that matters if the extension isn’t running.
How to Check If the Extension Is Installed
There are three simple ways to verify whether the GROMACS Wizard is installed and active in your SAMSON environment:
- Go to Home > Apps > Biology in the SAMSON interface and look for the GROMACS Wizard icon.
- Open Interface > Preferences > Updates > SAMSON Extensions and check the list of installed extensions.
- Sign in to your SAMSON Connect account at www.samson-connect.net and go to User > My Extensions.
If You Need to Install It
If it turns out the GROMACS Wizard isn’t installed, here’s how to add it quickly:
- Sign in at SAMSON Connect.
- Navigate to the SAMSON Extensions page.
- Search for the GROMACS Wizard Extension and click to add it.
After adding the extension, the next time you launch SAMSON, it will automatically download and install the new tool.
Installation Tips
If you’re new to SAMSON or extensions, don’t worry—a user guide explains how to install extensions. This guide also includes tips on managing updates and preferences for your tools.
Cross-Platform Availability
One of the practical benefits of the GROMACS Wizard is its platform compatibility. The extension works across Windows, Linux, and MacOS. So no matter your development environment, you’re covered.
Takeaways
A missing tool can be the bottleneck in your workflow. Knowing how to verify and install the GROMACS Wizard helps ensure you have all the capabilities you need—from system prep to cloud-based simulations—ready to go.
To dive deeper into simulation workflows using this extension, visit the full documentation at
https://documentation.samson-connect.net/tutorials/gromacs-wizard/
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can download SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.