Ensembl Database
Queries and synthesizes data from diverse databases to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights for optimal performance.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ovachiever-ensembl-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/ovachiever-ensembl-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ovachiever-ensembl-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ovachiever-ensembl-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to query and retrieve data from the Ensembl database, a comprehensive resource for genomic information. It enables access to gene annotations, sequence data, variant information, and more. The agent can use this skill to answer specific biological questions or perform analyses requiring detailed genomic data.
When to use it
- Researching gene function: Retrieve information about a specific gene's properties, including its location, transcripts, and associated pathways.
- Analyzing genetic variants: Identify the impact of known variations on gene expression or protein structure.
- Exploring species genomes: Access genomic data for various organisms supported by Ensembl.
- Building custom bioinformatics tools: Integrate Ensembl data into larger pipelines or applications.
Key capabilities
- Gene annotation retrieval
- Sequence data access
- Variant information lookup
- Species genome exploration
Example prompts
- "What is the genomic location of the BRCA1 gene?"
- "Retrieve the sequence of exon 5 in the human TP53 gene."
- "Show me all known variants affecting the hemoglobin beta (HBB) gene."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensembl uses specific identifiers for genes and other elements. Familiarity with these identifiers will improve query accuracy.
- The skill's performance depends on the Ensembl database’s availability and response time.
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