xtb version 6.7.0 released

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We are happy to release a new version of xtb. This version introduced several powerful features and enhancements, including the new CPCM-X solvation model, support for periodic boundary conditions in GFN-FF, and an implementation of dipole moments within the GFN-FF framework. A range of computational methods was added or refined, such as the Dimer Projection (DIPRO) method, PTB (Density Tight-Binding) potential, and support for Raman activity calculations with user-defined wavelength and temperature. External-driver optimization was improved through automatic writing of updated coordinate files and better output formatting. Users also gained access to new features like the sandwich potential model, total-atom constraints, and COSMO file output in TM convention.

Many thanks to Benedict Bädorf (@benbaed), Sebastian Ehlert (@awvwgk), Joel Einbinder (@JoelEinbinder), Julia Kohn (@demonic-daisy), Marcel Müller (@marcelmbn), Christoph Plett (@cplett), Thomas Rose (@Thomas3R), Marcel Stahn (@MtoLStoN), and Jinzha Zeng (@njzjz) for contributing to this release.

Find the complete release notes here.