High-performance container platform designed for scientific computing and HPC environments. Enhances Compatibility by enabling co-existence of different software stacks on HPC systems and providing interoperability across diverse computing infrastructures without requiring root privileges. Improves Flexibility through high adaptability to HPC and scientific computing environments, scalability from laptops to supercomputers, simplified installability with single-file container images, and easy replaceability of software environments. Strengthens Reliability by providing fault tolerance through container isolation, improved availability via consistent execution across different systems, and enhanced recoverability with immutable container images. Supports Sustainability by ensuring scientific software remains functional across evolving HPC platforms, meeting long-term computational research needs, and maintaining reproducible research environments over time.
Tool License: https://opensource.org/license/bsd-3-clause
Tool url: https://apptainer.org/
Application Category (or Categories in case of multi-tier tool): ResearchInfrastructureSoftware