bulk-rnaseq

Automate bulk RNA-seq analysis from quality control to pathway enrichment.

13|3|Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tassiovale/claude-code-kit --skill bulk-rnaseq-tassiovale
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Skill: bulk-rnaseq
Source: https://github.com/tassiovale/claude-code-kit/tree/main/skills/bulk-rnaseq
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tassiovale/claude-code-kit --skill bulk-rnaseq-tassiovale

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires STAR, Salmon, featureCounts, pydeseq2, pathway-enrichment, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the entire bulk RNA-seq analysis workflow, from quality control and alignment to differential expression and pathway enrichment, saving time and reducing errors in large-scale studies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end Analysis: Orchestrates the entire RNA-seq analysis process, from raw reads to publication figures.
  • Quality Control: Integrates quality control steps like FastQC and trimming to ensure data integrity.
  • Alignment and Quantification: Uses STAR, Salmon, and featureCounts for robust alignment and quantification.
  • Differential Expression: Provides differential expression analysis using pydeseq2 and pathway enrichment with pathway-enrichment.
  • Use Case: Ideal for researchers with bulk RNA-seq data who need a comprehensive analysis tool to identify differentially expressed genes and enriched pathways.

Quick Start

Run the bulk-rnaseq skill with the provided samplesheet and reference genome.

Frequently Asked Questions about bulk-rnaseq

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

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How do I automate a bulk RNA-seq analysis pipeline from raw reads to pathway enrichment?

A bulk RNA-seq analysis pipeline automates quality control, alignment, quantification, differential expression, and pathway enrichment. This Skill orchestrates the entire workflow from raw reads to publication figures, reducing manual errors in large-scale studies.

What tools are required for comprehensive differential expression and pathway enrichment?

Comprehensive differential expression and pathway enrichment require STAR, Salmon, featureCounts, pydeseq2, and pathway-enrichment. These dependencies provide robust alignment, quantification, and statistical analysis for bulk RNA-seq data.

Can I use STAR and Salmon together for RNA-seq alignment and quantification?

Yes, this bulk RNA-seq pipeline uses both STAR and Salmon for alignment and quantification. It integrates these tools with featureCounts to provide robust read mapping and transcript counting for downstream analysis.

How do I identify differentially expressed genes in large-scale RNA-seq studies?

To identify differentially expressed genes in large-scale RNA-seq studies, this pipeline applies pydeseq2 after alignment and quantification. It provides a robust analysis framework with built-in quality control and reproducibility.

Does this RNA-seq pipeline include quality control steps like FastQC and trimming?

Yes, this RNA-seq pipeline integrates quality control steps like FastQC and trimming. These integrated steps ensure data integrity by processing raw reads before proceeding to alignment and quantification.

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