Can I use this for batch gene lookups?

Yes, the skill includes a specific batch lookup workflow designed to handle multiple gene symbols or IDs efficiently with automated rate limiting.

Do I need an NCBI API key?

While not strictly required for low-volume queries, providing an API key increases rate limits from 3-5 requests per second up to 10 requests per second.

What APIs does the Gene Database skill use?

It uses NCBI's E-utilities for complex Entrez searches and the newer NCBI Datasets API for optimized gene data and sequence retrieval.

What data formats are supported?

The skill can retrieve data in JSON, XML, GenBank, FASTA, and human-readable text formats depending on your specific research needs.

NCBI Gene Database Integration

Name: NCBI Gene Database Integration
Author: Microck

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数据科学与机器学习

Accesses and queries the NCBI Gene database to retrieve comprehensive genetic information, sequences, and functional annotations via E-utilities and Datasets APIs.

关于

This skill empowers Claude to interact directly with the NCBI Gene database, providing a streamlined interface for bioinformatics research and genomic data analysis. It supports complex querying by gene symbol, ID, or biological context across multiple organisms, and can retrieve detailed metadata including RefSeqs, Gene Ontology terms, and phenotypic associations. Whether you are performing single-gene lookups or large-scale batch annotations, this skill automates the data retrieval process using best practices for rate limiting and error handling with NCBI's modern APIs.

主要功能

Intelligent search by symbol, taxon, chromosome, or phenotype
Multi-mode querying via E-utilities and NCBI Datasets APIs
Automated batch processing for large-scale gene lists
Built-in rate limiting and API key support for high-throughput access
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Detailed metadata retrieval including RefSeqs, GO terms, and pathways

使用场景

Automating gene annotation for bioinformatics pipelines
Searching for gene-disease associations and functional pathways
Validating and mapping gene symbols across multiple organisms