Kegg Database
Queries KEGG pathway databases to identify genes, compounds, and biological processes related to user-defined inputs.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jimmc414-kegg-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jimmc414-kegg-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jimmc414-kegg-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jimmc414-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 AI agents to retrieve information about biological pathways, genes, proteins, and other molecular entities described within KEGG's curated knowledge base. The agent can use this data for tasks like pathway analysis, gene function prediction, and drug target identification.
When to use it
- Biomedical Research: Analyze gene expression data in relation to known metabolic pathways.
- Drug Discovery: Identify potential drug targets by examining KEGG pathways associated with a disease.
- Systems Biology: Build models of biological systems using information from KEGG's pathway maps.
- Education: Provide students with access to detailed information about biochemical processes and genetic interactions.
Key capabilities
- Access to KEGG pathway data
- Gene/protein information retrieval
- Pathway analysis tools
- Data visualization (implied)
Example prompts
- "What is the KEGG pathway for glycolysis?"
- "Find genes involved in the insulin signaling pathway."
- "Describe the function of protein BRACA1 according to KEGG data."
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires a stable internet connection to access the KEGG database. Results may be complex and require some biological expertise to interpret correctly.
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