aflow

aflow is an open-source software framework for education on Linux. It uses density functional theory, or DFT, to study materials from a quantum mechanical perspective. The framework is intended for computational exploration of materials rather than examining each candidate as a separate, isolated case.

Its calculation approach applies DFT to materials-related investigations. An informatics component helps organize and use materials data during the screening process. Together, these elements provide a setting for exploring many materials computationally.

In the MirrorNest catalog, aflow is categorized under Education and listed for the Linux platform. Its open-source license identifies it as an openly developed framework rather than a proprietary product. This makes the license information part of how Linux users can understand the software’s distribution and use.

MirrorNest mirrors the official aflow build directly on its own storage. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before it is published. This gives Linux users a catalog-based way to obtain the official distribution while keeping the source and platform details visible.