plumed-remd

Coordinate PLUMED multi-replica simulations for GROMACS umbrella sampling and metadynamics.

1|1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT --skill plumed-remd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: plumed-remd
Source: https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT/tree/main/plumed-remd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT --skill plumed-remd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PLUMED multi-replica simulations enable efficient umbrella sampling, bias-exchange METAD, and parallel-tempering METAD, including demuxing trajectories and WHAM analysis, streamlining complex MD workflows across replicas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-replica PLUMED workflows for US-REMD, bias-exchange METAD, PT-METAD, and independent replicas.
  • Demuxing and WHAM analysis support to reconstruct continuous trajectories and estimate unbiased populations.
  • Input templates and guidance for setting up MPI-enabled GROMACS runs with PLUMED integration.

Quick Start

Configure your PLUMED multi-replica setup and run mpiexec across all replica directories using the -plumed input and -replex settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about plumed-remd

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run PLUMED replica exchange simulations with GROMACS?▼

You run PLUMED replica exchange with GROMACS using MPI-based orchestration, supplying -multidir, -replex, and -plumed inputs across replica directories to coordinate umbrella sampling and metadynamics efficiently.

What is bias-exchange metadynamics and how does multi-replica PLUMED handle it?▼

Bias-exchange metadynamics uses multiple replicas exchanging biases to sample distinct collective variables, handled here through MPI orchestration, PLUMED integration, and input generation templates across replica directories.

Can I use this to demux trajectories and run WHAM analysis for umbrella sampling?▼

Yes, you can demux trajectories to reconstruct continuous pathways and estimate unbiased populations using the included WHAM Python script, streamlining post-processing for umbrella sampling and metadynamics workflows.

Does this Skill support parallel-tempering metadynamics?▼

Yes, parallel-tempering metadynamics is supported alongside bias-exchange METAD, US-REMD, and independent replicas, providing the necessary MPI orchestration and PLUMED integration templates.

What do I need to set up MPI-enabled GROMACS runs with PLUMED integration?▼

You need PLUMED input files and replica directories configured for MPI execution, using the provided input generation templates to manage -plumed inputs and -replex settings via mpiexec.