Install PLEX

PLEX is a Python package developed by LabDAO that enables you to seamlessly run computational biology tools. PLEX manages all dependencies and installations and requests compute-time from the LabDAO network, ensuring an effortless experience.

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Time needed:

• < 1 minute

Requirements:

• Python 3.8 or higher
• pip

Installation

To install PLEX, run the following command:

pip install PlexLabExchange

If using a Jupyter notebook or Google Colab, you should prefix the command with an exclamation mark:

!pip install PlexLabExchange

Congratulations. Welcome to DeSci.

Verification

After installation, ensure PLEX is working as expected by running one of the following tools:

• Small Molecule Binding Tool: A quick-run algorithm; complete a job and visualize results within 5 minutes.
• Protein Folding Tool: Comprehensive guide provided for a step-by-step walkthrough.