---
name: "cif_parse"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "cod-tools"
version: "3.11.0+dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/cif_parse"
---

# cif\_parse(1)

parse CIF file and print out the structure generated by CIF parser.

## NAME

cif\_parse - parse CIF file and print out the structure generated by CIF parser.

## SYNOPSIS

cif\_parse --options input1.cif input\*.cif

## DESCRIPTION

Parse CIF file and print out the structure generated by CIF parser.

## OPTIONS

\--input-cif,

\--input-json\
                   Specify the format of input file(s). Default CIF.

\--output-dump\
                   Output parsed CIF file in internal dump format (default).

\--output-json\
                   Output generated structure in JSON.

\--json\
                   Set both input and output formats to JSON.

\--use-perl-parser\
                   Use Perl parser for CIF parsing.

\--use-c-parser\
                   Use Perl & C parser for CIF parsing.

\--help, --usage\
                   Output a short usage message (this message) and exit.

\--version\
                   Output version information and exit.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report cif\_parse bugs using e-mail: cod-bugs@ibt.lt