OpenFreeEnergy / OpenFreeEnergy/openfe

Using customized force field for small molecules

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Description

Hey @IAlibay @mikemhenry,

For small molecules, can we now using customized force fields provided by users like myself, other than gaff or espaloma?

Thanks

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Research direction

The issue does not mention any files, tests, or entry points. First determine whether OpenFE currently supports user-provided force fields beyond GAFF or espaloma, then clarify the expected workflow and supported formats with the issue participants. Done should mean that the required custom-force-field capability and its acceptance criteria are documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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