RC’s HPC clusters use a tool called modules to provide a number of packages for use on the cluster. A list of all software modules downloaded on the HPC clusters and a description of what they do are available here.
The table below lists some of the most useful module commands:
module avail | Show all available packages |
module load | Loads the environment for an application |
module list | Check what modules are loaded for your active session |
module unload | Remove a module’s paths |
module purge | Remove all loaded modules |
For example, to load Matlab, you can use the command:
module load matlab
To see if the module loaded:
module list
To unload the module:
module unload matlab