MolSelector is a lightweight web app for triaging molecular structures (.xyz, .mol, .mol2). Point the app at a folder of files, explore each molecule in an interactive 3D viewer powered by 3Dmol.js, and rapidly tag it as accept or decline. Decisions are written to selection_results.csv in the chosen folder so they can be versioned or analyzed later.
- Python 3.12+
- A modern browser with WebGL support (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
pip install molselectorStart a local server with the built-in CLI:
molselector launchOpen your browser to http://127.0.0.1:8000 and MolSelector will be ready. The CLI exposes options such as --host, --port, and --log-level; use molselector launch --help to view them. You can still start the app manually with uvicorn molselector.app:app if you prefer.
To preload a folder of molecules (skipping the manual selection step), supply the --xyz-folder option:
molselector launch --xyz-folder /path/to/moleculesEnter,A, or→: accept the current moleculeDor←: decline the current moleculeBackspace,B, or↑: go back to the previous molecule
The CSV file (selection_results.csv) contains three columns:
| column | description |
|---|---|
file |
Relative path to the molecule inside the selected folder |
decision |
Either accept or decline |
timestamp |
UTC timestamp recorded at the decision moment |
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