TIL: Use Raycast Quicklinks to open RCSB PDB 3D Viewer

Created on November 07, 2025

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  1. Create a Raycast Quicklink with the following content: 
    Name: RCSB Structure
Link: https://www2.rcsb.org/3d-view/{clipboard}

rcsb-quicklink

  1. With it, copy a PDB ID, e.g. from the terminal, and use the Quicklink to open the RCSB PDB 3D Viewer.

copy-pdb-id

  1. Open Raycast, search for the Quicklink “RCSB Structure”, and hit enter.

open-quicklink

  1. https://www2.rcsb.org/3d-view/2GEU opens in your browser of choice.

  2. Repeat with “https://www.rcsb.org/ligand/{clipboard}” for RCSB Ligand Viewer Quicklink where a CCD code is copied to the clipboard.



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