As a molecular modeler, you’ve likely faced the challenge of adapting your tools to the specific needs of a new project or workflow. Often, the default features of a platform might not be enough, and searching for, installing, and managing add-ons can feel like a time-consuming task. That’s where the Marketplace on SAMSON Connect can make a significant difference.
The SAMSON Extensions Marketplace allows modelers to easily expand the functionality of SAMSON—a molecular design software—with targeted and useful modules. Whether you’re looking for visualization tools, simulation capabilities, or specific computation workflows, this marketplace can seamlessly transform your platform.
Browse and Choose from a Versatile Library
The Marketplace showcases a wide variety of SAMSON Extensions, as shown in the image below:
Each extension in the Marketplace comes with detailed information: a description, the supported operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux), and its compatibility with different versions of SAMSON. By clicking on an extension of interest, you can access its overview page and determine whether it suits your needs. For example, extensions might offer advanced algorithms for molecular analysis, simulation tools, or highly customizable workspace settings.
Add Extensions Easily
Adding a free SAMSON Extension to your platform is straightforward. After signing in to your SAMSON Connect account, simply hit the “Add” button on a free extension. The extension will be labeled as “Added,” ready for use after you restart SAMSON.
When SAMSON restarts, it automatically downloads and installs the selected extension. This eliminates any complicated manual upload process, saving your time and effort.
Trial and Subscription for Premium Extensions
What if an extension you need isn’t free? SAMSON Connect provides a transparent subscription mechanism for premium extensions, which can help you test out high-value tools before committing. To try an extension, click on the Request trial button. Note that this doesn’t require credit card details for the trial period, so there’s no risk of unexpected charges during your evaluation.
During the trial, these extensions are marked as “Trying.” Should you decide to retain them, you can subscribe on either a monthly or yearly basis. Academic users may also have the option for discounted plans.
Manage and Remove Extensions Efficiently
Not every extension will suit forever, and managing them is equally simple. From your Account > Settings section, navigate to “View my extensions,” locate the one you’d like to remove, hover over the Added button to reveal Remove, and click on it. The extension will immediately disconnect from your SAMSON installation after the next restart.
If at any point you’d like to add it back, you can do so without having to search anew since removed extensions remain accessible in your user settings.
Final Thoughts
Extensions make SAMSON a dynamic and customizable platform for molecular modelers. With tools that cater to specific workflows, the SAMSON Extensions Marketplace helps reduce time wasted on workarounds and allows modelers to be more effective, whether they are simulating, analyzing, or collaborating.
To learn more about how to use SAMSON Extensions, head to the SAMSON Connect documentation page.
Note: SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Download SAMSON for free today at https://www.samson-connect.net.