alphafold-database

Retrieve AlphaFold protein structures by UniProt ID and analyze pLDDT confidence metrics.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill alphafold-database-robotlearning123
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Skill: alphafold-database
Source: https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/alphafold-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill alphafold-database-robotlearning123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires biopython, requests, google-cloud-bigquery, gsutil, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables you to access and analyze AlphaFold's AI-predicted protein structures, providing valuable insights for drug discovery, structural biology, and computational research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure Retrieval: Access and download AI-predicted 3D protein structures by UniProt ID.
  • Confidence Metrics: Analyze prediction confidence using pLDDT and PAE scores.
  • Bulk Data Access: Retrieve bulk datasets via Google Cloud Platform.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to analyze the structure and confidence of a protein of interest, such as a drug target, to guide further research and development.

Quick Start

Retrieve the AlphaFold structure for the protein with UniProt ID 'P00520' and download the mmCIF file.

Frequently Asked Questions about alphafold-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve AlphaFold protein structures using a UniProt ID?

To retrieve AlphaFold protein structures, you can access and download AI-predicted 3D models by providing a UniProt ID, such as 'P00520', to download the corresponding mmCIF file. Biopython is required for structure access.

How can I analyze AlphaFold prediction confidence metrics like pLDDT and PAE?

You can analyze AlphaFold prediction confidence by evaluating pLDDT and PAE scores within your workflow. This allows you to assess the reliability of AI-predicted 3D protein structures for drug discovery and computational research.

How do I download bulk AlphaFold protein structure datasets for large-scale analysis?

To download bulk AlphaFold datasets for large-scale computational research, you must use the Google Cloud SDK. This approach enables bulk data retrieval directly via the Google Cloud Platform using tools like gsutil.

Do I need Biopython and Google Cloud SDK to access AlphaFold DB structures?

Yes, accessing AlphaFold DB structures requires Biopython for structure access and requests for API calls. For large-scale bulk data retrieval, the Google Cloud SDK, including gsutil and google-cloud-bigquery, is necessary.

What is the best way to integrate AI-predicted protein structures into a drug discovery workflow?

The best way to integrate AI-predicted protein structures into drug discovery is by retrieving AlphaFold models via UniProt IDs and analyzing confidence metrics like pLDDT. This guides structural biology research and target validation.

Can I use AlphaFold database predictions for computational structural biology research?

Yes, you can use AlphaFold database predictions for computational structural biology research. The Skill enables structure retrieval and confidence metric analysis, providing valuable insights for analyzing drug targets and guiding development.

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