Can Claude help me query Benchling data for analytics?

Yes, the skill provides guidance and SQL patterns for querying the Benchling Data Warehouse to generate reports or export data for analysis.

Can I use this to automate my lab notebook?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for creating, updating, and linking entities to electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries programmatically.

How does it handle Benchling authentication?

It provides patterns for both API Key authentication for simple scripts and OAuth Client Credentials for enterprise applications, emphasizing security best practices like environment variable usage.

Does it support DNA and protein sequences?

Absolutely. It supports registry management for DNA, RNA, and AA sequences, including sequence creation and registration.

What is the Benchling Integration skill for Claude?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that provides domain-specific guidance and code patterns for interacting with the Benchling R&D platform via its API and Python SDK.

Benchling Integration

Name: Benchling Integration
Author: jimmc414

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates Benchling R&D platform operations including registry management, lab notebook entries, and inventory tracking via the Python SDK.

About

This skill empowers Claude to interact directly with the Benchling cloud platform, streamlining life sciences research and development workflows. It provides specialized guidance for managing biological sequences (DNA/RNA/proteins), automating physical inventory operations, and programmatic manipulation of electronic lab notebooks (ELN). Whether building Benchling Apps, syncing data with external systems, or querying the Data Warehouse for analytics, this skill ensures Claude follows best practices for authentication, error handling, and efficient API usage in a scientific environment.

Key Features

324 GitHub stars
Automated inventory tracking for samples, containers, and locations
Programmatic management of DNA, RNA, and protein sequences
Workflow automation and task status tracking
Integration with Benchling Data Warehouse via SQL
Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) entry creation and template management

Use Cases

Bulk importing DNA sequences from FASTA files into the Benchling registry
Building event-driven integrations between Benchling and external AWS services
Automating laboratory inventory audits and container transfers

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Key Features

324 GitHub stars
Automated inventory tracking for samples, containers, and locations
Programmatic management of DNA, RNA, and protein sequences
Workflow automation and task status tracking
Integration with Benchling Data Warehouse via SQL
Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) entry creation and template management

Use Cases

Bulk importing DNA sequences from FASTA files into the Benchling registry
Building event-driven integrations between Benchling and external AWS services
Automating laboratory inventory audits and container transfers