Biopython
This Biopython skill analyzes biological data (DNA sequences, protein structures) using Python libraries, streamlining bioinformatics workflows and research.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add aminoanalytica-biopython npx -- -y @trustedskills/aminoanalytica-biopython
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"aminoanalytica-biopython": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/aminoanalytica-biopython"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill leverages the Biopython library to perform a variety of bioinformatics tasks. It can parse sequence files (like FASTA), analyze protein sequences, and conduct basic molecular biology calculations. The tool provides access to powerful tools for working with biological data directly within an AI agent workflow.
When to use it
- Analyzing newly sequenced DNA or protein data to identify potential genes or functional domains.
- Comparing multiple protein sequences to understand evolutionary relationships.
- Calculating the molecular weight of a peptide sequence.
- Converting between different sequence file formats (e.g., FASTA to GenBank).
- Extracting specific information from biological databases using Biopython's parsing capabilities.
Key capabilities
- Sequence Parsing: Reads and interprets various sequence file formats.
- Protein Analysis: Performs analysis on protein sequences, including identifying amino acid composition.
- Molecular Weight Calculation: Calculates the molecular weight of peptide sequences.
- File Format Conversion: Converts between different biological sequence file formats.
Example prompts
- "Parse this FASTA file and tell me the length of each sequence."
- "What is the molecular weight of the protein sequence 'MVHLTPEEKS'."
- "Convert this GenBank record to a FASTA format."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires familiarity with bioinformatics concepts.
- The Biopython library can be complex; start with simple tasks and gradually explore more advanced features.
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