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 ovachiever-biopython npx -- -y @trustedskills/ovachiever-biopython
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ovachiever-biopython": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ovachiever-biopython"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to Biopython, a powerful suite of tools for computational biology. It enables tasks such as sequence analysis (DNA, RNA, protein), phylogenetic tree construction, and working with biological databases. The skill allows agents to parse common bioinformatics file formats and perform basic analyses on biological sequences.
When to use it
- Analyzing DNA or protein sequences from a research paper.
- Building a simple phylogenetic tree based on provided sequence data.
- Extracting information about genes or proteins from public databases like GenBank.
- Converting between different bioinformatics file formats (e.g., FASTA to GenBank).
- Performing basic statistical analysis of biological sequences.
Key capabilities
- Sequence parsing and manipulation
- Phylogenetic tree construction
- Database interaction (GenBank)
- File format conversion (FASTA, GenBank, etc.)
- Basic sequence statistics
Example prompts
- "Parse this FASTA file and tell me the length of each sequence."
- "Build a phylogenetic tree from these three DNA sequences."
- "Retrieve the gene sequence for 'BRCA1' from GenBank."
- "Convert this GenBank file to FASTA format."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires familiarity with basic biological concepts and bioinformatics terminology.
- The skill’s capabilities are limited to core Biopython functionality; more advanced analyses may require additional tools or expertise.
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