Kegg Database
Access and query Jackspace's comprehensive knowledge graph of biological pathways, genes, and related research data.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jackspace-kegg-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jackspace-kegg-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jackspace-kegg-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jackspace-kegg-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 KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) database. It allows you to query this comprehensive resource of biological pathways, genomes, and associated data. You can retrieve information about specific genes, compounds, or metabolic processes within KEGG's curated knowledge base.
When to use it
- Researching a gene: Ask the agent for details on a specific gene’s function and its involvement in known pathways.
- Understanding metabolic pathways: Explore how different molecules interact within a particular biological process, like glycolysis or the citric acid cycle.
- Identifying drug targets: Investigate potential therapeutic targets by examining genes and proteins involved in disease-related pathways.
- Analyzing genomic data: Gain insights from genomic datasets by mapping gene sequences to KEGG pathway annotations.
Key capabilities
- Access to KEGG database information
- Gene queries
- Pathway exploration
- Genome analysis
Example prompts
- "What is the function of gene BRCA1 according to KEGG?"
- "Show me the metabolic pathway for glycolysis in humans."
- "Can you tell me about the KEGG pathway associated with Alzheimer's disease?"
Tips & gotchas
KEGG uses specific identifiers (e.g., gene names, compound IDs). Ensure you provide accurate and complete identifiers to retrieve relevant information from the database.
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