Machines, defined by the interplay of links and joints that enable mechanical motion, have experienced significant evolution over time. This evolution, deeply rooted in history, has met crucial demands in both civil and defense sectors, covering areas from architectural to mechanical engineering. The foundational principles of machine design are based on the fact that their mechanical behaviors arise from a set of mechanical components, such as Watt, Scott-Russell, Sarrus, Bennett, Hoberman, and Klann linkages (Figure ). Each linkage offers unique mobility, essential for machine function. Machines have also evolved in various scales, now extending to the molecular level. Notably, molecular machines are composed of stators and rotors, which their linkages determine the operation and functions (Figure ). The growing list of these molecular machines, which includes robotic arms, turnstiles, gears, shuttles, elevators, ratchets, motors, and pumps, highlights their importance in areas such as nano and soft robotics, molecular transport, and catalysis. However, developing solid-state nanomachines with complex mechanical linkages remains an important challenge. We aim to utilize ZIFs, a notable subclass of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) similar to zeolites, for machine-like functions in the solid-state. Due to their ability to deform and their varied topologies, ZIFs can be an ideal basis for designing nanoscale machines.