Ensembl Database
Access and query curated Ensembl genome data via a powerful microck AI interface for precise biological insights.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add microck-ensembl-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/microck-ensembl-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"microck-ensembl-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/microck-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 querying and retrieving information about genes, transcripts, variants, and other genetic features. The skill can be used to extract specific data points or perform more complex analyses based on Ensembl's extensive datasets.
When to use it
- Gene identification: Determine the function and location of a gene given its identifier.
- Variant analysis: Retrieve information about specific genomic variants, including their impact on genes.
- Transcript structure: Examine the exon-intron structure of a particular transcript.
- Comparative genomics: Compare gene sequences or annotations across different species using Ensembl's data.
Key capabilities
- Gene querying by ID
- Variant information retrieval
- Transcript annotation access
- Species comparison functionality
Example prompts
- "What is the function of gene ENSG00000139618?"
- "Give me details about genomic variant rs12345."
- "Show me the exon-intron structure of transcript ENST00000379355."
Tips & gotchas
Requires a stable internet connection to access the Ensembl database. Be aware that queries can sometimes be complex and may require refining your prompt for optimal results.
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