RCSB PDB
Cloud Services CC0 1.0 (Free)
About
Protein Data Bank cloud access. Search the RCSB PDB for macromolecular structures, retrieve entry metadata, and download coordinate files for structural biology workflows.
Key Features
- Search by keyword, sequence, and structure ID
- Entry metadata: title, resolution, organism, ligands
- Download coordinate files (PDB format)
- MCP tools: cloud_rcsb_pdb_search, cloud_rcsb_pdb_get_entry_info, cloud_rcsb_pdb_get_pdb_file
Skills
MCP skills available for RCSB PDB, callable from AI workflows and the Paramus chat:
- Get Entry Info — Get metadata for a PDB entry: title, experimental method, resolution, polymer entity count.
- Get Pdb File — Download PDB/mmCIF file content for a given PDB id. Returns the full file as a string.
- Rcsb Pdb Pdb Get Entry Info — Get metadata for a PDB entry: title, method, resolution, entity count.
- Rcsb Pdb Pdb Get Pdb File — Download PDB or mmCIF file content for a given PDB id.
- Rcsb Pdb Pdb Search — Full-text search RCSB PDB by keyword. Returns PDB ids and relevance scores.
- Search — Full-text search RCSB PDB by keyword. Returns PDB ids and relevance scores.
Browse the full RCSB PDB skill documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RCSB PDB?
RCSB PDB is a cloud services application available in the Paramus App Store. Protein Data Bank cloud access. Search the RCSB PDB for macromolecular structures, retrieve entry metadata, and download coordinate files for structural biology workflows.
Is RCSB PDB free to use?
Yes. RCSB PDB is distributed under the CC0 1.0 (Free) license and is available at no cost through the Paramus App Store.
How do I install RCSB PDB?
RCSB PDB is installed through Paramus Chemistry OS, an on-premise Windows platform for computational chemistry. Open the Paramus App Store in your local installation and select RCSB PDB for one-click deployment.
What are the key features of RCSB PDB?
Key features of RCSB PDB include: Search by keyword, sequence, and structure ID; Entry metadata: title, resolution, organism, ligands; Download coordinate files (PDB format); MCP tools: cloud_rcsb_pdb_search, cloud_rcsb_pdb_get_entry_info, cloud_rcsb_pdb_get_pdb_file.
What type of application is RCSB PDB?
RCSB PDB belongs to the “Cloud Services” category in the Paramus App Store. It runs on Paramus Chemistry OS and can also be accessed through Paramus Cloud for supported workflows.
What platform does RCSB PDB run on?
RCSB PDB runs on Paramus Chemistry OS, a Windows-based on-premise platform that provides local compute power for demanding simulations. It requires a Paramus OS installation with appropriate hardware resources.
Can RCSB PDB be automated or integrated with AI workflows?
Yes. RCSB PDB is available as part of the Paramus ecosystem which supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools for AI-driven automation. This enables integration with large language models and automated research pipelines.