> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openbio.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to OpenBio

> Your AI-powered biology research assistant

OpenBio is an AI-native platform that makes cutting-edge biological research tools accessible to everyone. Whether you're a researcher, student, or industry professional, OpenBio provides a clean, focused interface for your computational biology tasks.

## What is OpenBio?

OpenBio breaks down the technical barriers that often prevent biologists from accessing state-of-the-art AI models and computational tools. Instead of wrestling with command-line interfaces, GPU clusters, and complex installations, you can focus on your research while we handle the infrastructure.

### Key Capabilities

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  <Card title="Agents" icon="message">
    OpenBio Special Agents are AI co-scientists designed to handle specific research workflows, providing expert guidance and automation for complex scientific tasks.
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  <Card title="AI-Powered Chat" icon="message">
    Interact with biological databases and tools through natural language. Ask questions, run analyses, and get instant insights.
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  <Card title="Protein Structure Prediction" icon="atom">
    Access state-of-the-art models like Boltz-2, Chai-1, and SimpleFold for protein structure prediction and analysis.
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  <Card title="Literature & Database Search" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Query PubMed, UniProt, PDB, ChEMBL, and more biological databases seamlessly.
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  <Card title="Research Organization" icon="notebook">
    Keep notes, manage todos, and organize your research across projects with built-in notebooks.
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  <Card title="File Management" icon="folder">
    Upload, organize, and reference files in your conversations. All your research data in one place.
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  <Card title="Workflows" icon="diagram-project">
    Save and reuse common research workflows. Build reproducible analysis pipelines.
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  <Card title="Visualizations" icon="chart-line">
    Interactive visualizations for molecular structures, scientific illustrations, sequence data, and analysis results.
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  <Card title="Prediction Jobs" icon="brain">
    Submit and monitor protein folding, docking, and design jobs with powerful AI models.
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## What Makes OpenBio Different?

### Scalable Cloud Deployment

No more wrestling with installation dependencies or GPU requirements. We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on your research. Every model runs in optimized cloud environments with the computational resources it needs.

### Agents at the Core

OpenBio uses AI agents that understand the context of your research. Ask it to fold a protein, dock a ligand, search literature, or optimize a drug candidate—all through natural conversation.

### Generative UI

Instead of forcing you to adapt to clunky academic software interfaces, OpenBio generates intuitive UIs tailored to your queries. Clean, modern, and designed for researchers.

### Complete Research Ecosystem

Everything you need for computational biology research in one platform:

* **Cutting-Edge AI Models**: Boltz-2, Chai-1, BoltzGen, ProteinMPNN, ThermoMPNN, LigandMPNN, and more
* **Database Integration**: PDB, UniProt, ChEMBL, PubChem, PubMed, and other biological databases
* **Smart Research Management**: Digital notebooks, file management, todo lists, and project organization

## Who is OpenBio For?

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  <Accordion title="Drug Discovery Teams" icon="flask">
    Screen compounds, optimize leads, run docking simulations, and maintain detailed audit trails of your drug discovery process.
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  <Accordion title="Academic Researchers" icon="graduation-cap">
    Integrate data, protein structures, and literature without needing bioinformatics expertise. Focus on science, not software.
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  <Accordion title="Clinical Scientists" icon="user-doctor">
    Investigate genetic variants, connect molecular mechanisms to disease, and access the latest research tools.
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  <Accordion title="Students" icon="book-open">
    Access enterprise-grade tools and learn with cutting-edge technology. Perfect for coursework and research projects.
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## Getting Started

Ready to begin? Follow our quick start guide to set up your account, create your first project, and start your first research session.

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  Get up and running in minutes with our step-by-step guide.
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## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Tutorials" icon="book" href="/user-guide/tutorials/protein-structure-prediction">
    Step-by-step guides for common research tasks
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  <Card title="Feature Guide" icon="list" href="/user-guide/features/chat">
    Detailed documentation for all OpenBio features
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<Note>
  **New to OpenBio?** Start with the [Quick Start Guide](/quickstart) to get up and running in minutes, then explore the [getting started guides](/user-guide/getting-started/authentication) for detailed instructions.
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