\begin{abstract}
\noindent \mcf is a Python program that generates \TeX\ graphics of chemical structures provided in \mf or \smiles format. Its output is written in the syntax of the \chf package, which in turn is based on \tkz. Thus, both these packages are required in order to compile \mcf's output.
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The program is available
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\item through a web interface,
\item for local installation, and
\item as a command line-driven thin client.
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The thin client is a Lua script that is designed to work with recent TeXLive installations.
\end{abstract}
