alterlab-lamindb

Manage biological data assets and workflows with LaminDB.

58|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-lamindb
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Skill: alterlab-lamindb
Source: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills/tree/main/skills/bioinformatics/alterlab-lamindb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-lamindb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

LaminDB provides a unified framework to manage, query, and track biological data workflows, ensuring provenance, reproducibility, and FAIR metadata across complex analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Core concepts and data lineage: artifacts, records, runs, and transforms with automatic lineage capture.
  • Data management and querying: registry exploration, feature-based queries, streaming, and cross-registry traversal.
  • Annotation, validation, and ontologies: schema designs, ontology integration via Bionty, and standardized metadata.
  • Integrations and deployment: connect with ML platforms, workflow managers, and cloud storage; supports local to cloud deployments.
  • Use cases include scRNA-seq data management, building a queryable data lakehouse, and end-to-end data governance for reproducibility.

Quick Start

Install LaminDB, initialize your instance, and start tracking your first dataset.

Frequently Asked Questions about alterlab-lamindb

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track data lineage for scRNA-seq workflows?

You can track data lineage for scRNA-seq workflows by capturing artifacts, records, runs, and transforms automatically. This framework ensures provenance and reproducibility for multi-omics analyses.

What is the best way to manage biological data assets with ontology annotations?

Manage biological data assets with ontology annotations by integrating Bionty for standardized metadata. This approach provides schema designs and cross-registry traversal for queryable data governance.

How do I query and validate clinical datasets for reproducibility?

Query and validate clinical datasets using registry exploration and feature-based queries. This provides standardized metadata, automatic lineage capture, and FAIR data governance for reproducibility.

Do I need to install LaminDB locally to build a queryable data lakehouse?

You need to install LaminDB to build a queryable data lakehouse, but deployment supports local to cloud environments. Optional modules like bionty extend ontology integration for your specific needs.

Can I integrate workflow managers and ML platforms with biological data registries?

You can integrate workflow managers and ML platforms with biological data registries through cross-tool integrations. This supports streaming, cloud storage connections, and cross-registry traversal for complex analyses.