Merge pull request #53 from emotionor/unimoltools

Proposal for New Project: unimol_tools

Author: likefallwind

votes/unimoltools_vote.md

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+# A Vote for New Project: unimol_tools
+
+## Proposal
+
+We propose to separate the [unimol_tools package](https://github.com/deepmodeling/Uni-Mol/tree/main/unimol_tools) from the current [Uni-Mol repository](https://github.com/deepmodeling/Uni-Mol) and establish it as an independent project under the DeepModeling organization.
+
+### Motivation for Separation:
+
+* **Functional Independence**:
+
+  `unimol_tools` includes utility functions and tools that are not tightly coupled with the core Uni-Mol framework and can be reused in other contexts.
+
+* **Maintainability**:
+
+  Maintaining `unimol_tools` separately will allow for more focused development, streamlined issue tracking, and better modular design.
+
+* **Dependency Management**:
+
+  Separate versioning and dependency handling will provide greater flexibility for Uni-Mol and downstream projects that rely on `unimol_tools`.
+
+* **Community Growth**:
+
+  Hosting `unimol_tools` as an independent repository may attract new contributors and users who are specifically interested in molecular tools and utilities.
+
+### Transition Plan:
+
+* Create a new repository: `deepmodeling/unimol_tools`
+* Migrate the existing code along with its complete Git history
+* Set up CI/CD pipelines for testing and packaging
+* Update documentation and dependency references
+* Ensure alignment with DeepModeling governance policies and maintain close collaboration with the Uni-Mol core development team
+
+## Deadline
+
+The vote will be open for at least 6 days unless there is an objection.
+
+## Scope
+
+TOC MEMBERS
+
+## Result
+
+Approved by:
+wanghan-iapcm