Working with molecular modeling software often comes with a common and frustrating problem: managing extensions and plug-ins. Whether you’re using a feature-limited tool or switching between machines, keeping track of which modules you’ve installed, which are under trial, or which you’ve subscribed to can quickly become overwhelming.
SAMSON Connect offers a robust solution to this concern through its integrated Marketplace, designed to simplify how users discover, manage, try, subscribe to, and remove extensions (called SAMSON Extensions).
Everything in One Place
Within the SAMSON Connect website, the Marketplace serves as the central hub where you can browse all available SAMSON Extensions. Each extension comes with a dedicated page including:
- A detailed description and features
- Author and support info
- Compatible OS and SAMSON versions
Free, Subscribe, or Try
Extensions can be added based on your plan. Some are freely available and immediately installable just by clicking the Add button. Others work on a subscription or trial basis.
Trying an extension: If you’re unsure about committing to a paid extension, request a trial—no credit card required.
During your trial, extensions are clearly marked as “Trying”, so it’s easy to track what you’re evaluating and for how long.
Subscribing: For long-term usage, you can subscribe to modules, either monthly or yearly. If you’re a researcher or student, academic plans are available when applicable.
Installation and Removal Made Simple
Once added or subscribed to, extensions are marked accordingly:
Restart SAMSON, and your selected extension is downloaded and installed automatically. No complicated setups, no zip files, no copying files into plug-in folders.
Removing an extension is just as straightforward. Hover over the Added label and click when it changes to Remove:
Subscriptions are manageable centrally as well, under Account > Settings > View my subscriptions.
Freedom to Experiment
Whether you’re testing a new workflow, checking out a cutting-edge simulation tool, or just trying visual enhancements, the trial system encourages experimentation without long-term commitment or payment barriers.
Conclusion
If you’ve ever experienced the pain of plugin chaos, SAMSON Connect’s extension management significantly reduces the friction. It provides transparency, flexibility, and automation—letting you focus more on science and less on software maintenance.
To learn more about SAMSON Connect and take a closer look at the full Marketplace, visit the official documentation page.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can get SAMSON here.