Do I need an API key to use the Gene Database skill?

An API key is not required for basic use, but registering for a free NCBI key increases your rate limit from 3-5 to 10 requests per second.

What kind of data can I retrieve with this skill?

You can retrieve gene nomenclature, reference sequences (RefSeqs), chromosomal locations, Gene Ontology (GO) annotations, and associated phenotypes.

Which NCBI API does this skill use?

It supports both E-utilities for complex cross-database queries and the newer NCBI Datasets API for optimized, metadata-rich gene data retrieval.

Can I perform batch lookups for multiple genes at once?

Yes, the skill includes specialized scripts for efficient batch processing of gene lists, handling rate limits and validation automatically.

NCBI Gene Database

Name: NCBI Gene Database
Author: ricable

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データサイエンスとML

Queries and retrieves comprehensive genomic data from NCBI Gene databases for biological research and bioinformatics.

This skill enables seamless interaction with NCBI Gene resources using both E-utilities and the modern Datasets API. It allows developers and researchers to programmatically search for genes by symbol or ID, fetch detailed metadata including RefSeqs and chromosomal maps, and perform batch lookups for gene annotation. By automating the retrieval of Gene Ontology (GO) terms, biological pathways, and phenotype associations, it streamlines bioinformatics workflows and functional analysis directly within the Claude Code environment.

主な機能

01Automated batch processing with built-in rate limiting and API key support

02Flexible data output in JSON, XML, and FASTA formats

03Advanced search by gene symbol, organism, chromosome, or phenotype

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05Dual API support for NCBI E-utilities and the modern Datasets API

06Comprehensive metadata retrieval including RefSeqs and GO annotations

ユースケース

01Automating gene annotation and metadata enrichment for genomic datasets

02Mapping genes to specific diseases, pathways, or biological functions

03Cross-referencing gene identifiers and validating symbols across species

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ricable/ultimate-ai-agent gene-database

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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