Ensembl Database
Access and query Ensembl genome data directly via this tool for gene annotations, variants, and comparative genomics insights.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jackspace-ensembl-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jackspace-ensembl-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jackspace-ensembl-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jackspace-ensembl-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to the Ensembl database, a comprehensive resource for genomic data. It allows you to query and retrieve information about genes, transcripts, proteins, variants, and other genomic features. The skill can be used to perform complex searches and analyses of this biological data.
When to use it
- Gene annotation: Retrieve detailed information about specific genes, including their location, function, and associated pathways.
- Variant analysis: Investigate the impact of genetic variations by querying Ensembl for relevant annotations and predicted effects.
- Transcript identification: Find transcripts related to a particular gene or genomic region.
- Protein characterization: Obtain information about protein isoforms, domains, and post-translational modifications.
Key capabilities
- Gene queries
- Variant analysis
- Transcript retrieval
- Protein data access
Example prompts
- "What is the function of gene BRCA1 according to Ensembl?"
- "Find all transcripts associated with the gene TP53."
- "Retrieve information about variant rs1234567 from Ensembl."
Tips & gotchas
Requires a basic understanding of genomic terminology and concepts. The skill's output can be quite detailed, so be prepared to filter and interpret the results.
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