Scripting 2026.1

It is easy to get started with the Python stack (amspython) that is included with the Amsterdam Modeling Suite.

Tip

Looking for copy-pasteable AMS scripting examples? Start with Python Examples for guided entry points.

Jupyter notebooks are included by default.

Main Python libraries: PLAMS | ChemicalSystem

There are also command-line tools: amsprepare, amsreport, akf, and similar tools meant to be called from a console shell such as bash.

See also

Tutorial: 10 Ways to Get the Energy

• Getting Started
• amspython: Python Stack
• Amsterdam Modeling PySuite
• Command-Line Tools
• Chemical System
• SCM Base Library
• AKFReader
• AMSRun
• FlexMD
• AuToGraFS

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