bio-workflows-atacseq-pipeline

Process ATAC-seq FASTQ files into peaks, QC metrics, and footprints.

Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills --skill bio-workflows-atacseq-pipeline
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Skill: bio-workflows-atacseq-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills/tree/main/workspace/skills/bio-wf-atacseq-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ya-way/cytoclaw-skills --skill bio-workflows-atacseq-pipeline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Process ATAC-seq data from raw FASTQ files to identify accessible regions, quantify differential accessibility, and optionally perform transcription factor footprinting for regulatory insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end ATAC-seq workflow including QC, alignment, BAM processing, peak calling, QC metrics, differential analysis, and footprinting.
  • Flexible analyses across multiple samples and conditions, enabling discovery of condition-specific regulatory regions and TF activity.
  • Real-world use case: a lab processes treated and control samples to compare accessibility and infer TF dynamics.

Quick Start

Run the ATAC-seq pipeline on your paired-end FASTQ samples to generate peaks, QC metrics, and optional footprints.

Frequently Asked Questions about bio-workflows-atacseq-pipeline

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

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How do I process ATAC-seq FASTQ files for peak calling and footprinting?

To process ATAC-seq FASTQ files for peak calling and footprinting, run the end-to-end pipeline. It handles QC, alignment, BAM processing, peak calling with MACS3, differential accessibility with DiffBind, and TF footprinting with TOBIAS.

What's the best way to identify differential accessibility across multiple ATAC-seq conditions?

To identify differential accessibility across ATAC-seq conditions, use DiffBind to compare accessible regions across multiple samples. The pipeline quantifies condition-specific regulatory regions and infers TF dynamics.

How does transcription factor footprinting work with TOBIAS on ATAC-seq data?

Transcription factor footprinting with TOBIAS uses aligned ATAC-seq reads and motif resources to infer TF binding dynamics. It processes accessible regions from MACS3 peaks to generate footprinting insights for regulatory analysis.

Do I need Bowtie2 and a reference genome to run this ATAC-seq pipeline?

Yes, you need Bowtie2 and a reference genome with motif resources to run this ATAC-seq pipeline. Additional dependencies include fastp, samtools, bedtools, MACS3, DiffBind, TOBIAS, and deepTools for full end-to-end processing.

Can I use this ATAC-seq workflow for both treated and control samples?

Yes, you can use this ATAC-seq workflow for treated and control samples. It supports flexible analyses across multiple samples and conditions, enabling discovery of condition-specific regulatory regions and TF activity differences.

What QC steps are included in an end-to-end ATAC-seq analysis workflow?

An end-to-end ATAC-seq workflow includes QC steps via fastp, alignment with Bowtie2, BAM processing with samtools and bedtools, peak calling quality metrics, and deepTools QC metrics to ensure reliable accessible region identification.