Is security handled for API credentials?

The skill follows best practices by recommending the use of environment variables for storing API keys and using HTTPS for all requests.

Can I automate inventory updates with Claude?

Absolutely. The skill provides methods for creating containers, transferring items between locations, and managing storage entities like boxes and plates.

What do I need to use this skill?

You need an active Benchling account and either an API key or OAuth credentials (client ID and secret) from your Benchling tenant settings.

Does it support DNA and protein sequences?

Yes, it includes full support for managing DNA, RNA, and AA sequences through the Benchling Registry, including creation, updates, and registration.

Can this skill help with data analysis?

Yes, it facilitates querying the Benchling Data Warehouse via SQL, allowing you to pull historical data into analysis tools like Jupyter notebooks.

Benchling Integration

Name: Benchling Integration
Author: Activer007

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates life sciences R&D workflows by connecting Claude to Benchling's registry, inventory, and electronic lab notebooks.

About

This skill empowers Claude to interact directly with the Benchling cloud platform, enabling seamless management of biological entities like DNA and proteins, inventory tracking, and lab notebook automation. By leveraging the Benchling Python SDK and REST API, it assists researchers and developers in building Benchling Apps, syncing data across systems, and querying the Benchling Data Warehouse for advanced analytics. It is an essential tool for life sciences organizations looking to automate laboratory data management and streamline R&D processes within their AI-assisted coding environment.

Key Features

Automated inventory management for samples, containers, and storage locations
Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) entry creation and documentation automation
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Integration with Benchling Data Warehouse for advanced R&D analytics
Programmatic access to Benchling Registry for DNA, RNA, and protein sequences
Workflow task management and status tracking for laboratory processes

Use Cases

Bulk importing DNA sequences from FASTA files directly into the Benchling registry
Automating the tracking and transfer of samples between freezer boxes and containers
Creating and updating experimental notebook entries based on automated analysis results

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Key Features

Automated inventory management for samples, containers, and storage locations
Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) entry creation and documentation automation
0 GitHub stars
Integration with Benchling Data Warehouse for advanced R&D analytics
Programmatic access to Benchling Registry for DNA, RNA, and protein sequences
Workflow task management and status tracking for laboratory processes

Use Cases

Bulk importing DNA sequences from FASTA files directly into the Benchling registry
Automating the tracking and transfer of samples between freezer boxes and containers
Creating and updating experimental notebook entries based on automated analysis results