database-access

Fetch omics datasets and metadata from GEO, SRA, UniProt, Reactome, and PubMed.

25|5|Updated Mar 22, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/zongtingwei/Bioclaw_Skills_Hub --skill database-access-zongtingwei
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Skill: database-access
Source: https://github.com/zongtingwei/Bioclaw_Skills_Hub/tree/main/skills/core-bioinformatics/database-access
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zongtingwei/Bioclaw_Skills_Hub --skill database-access-zongtingwei

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Workflow for retrieving public omics datasets, sequences, annotations, and literature-linked biological resources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Streamlined access to GEO, SRA, UniProt, Reactome, and PubMed datasets and metadata.
  • Normalize and export results with provenance for reproducible analyses.
  • Use Case: Retrieve datasets for a meta-analysis and build linked metadata tables.

Quick Start

Provide input identifiers or search terms, and the skill will fetch datasets, normalize metadata, and export results.

Frequently Asked Questions about database-access

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch public omics datasets and literature resources using search terms?

To fetch public omics datasets, provide input identifiers or search terms to resolve data assets across GEO, SRA, UniProt, Reactome, and PubMed. The skill queries Entrez-style APIs to retrieve sequences, annotations, and literature-linked resources.

How can I normalize metadata and track provenance for retrieved datasets?

Normalize metadata and track provenance by applying built-in metadata normalization during data retrieval. This process ensures reproducible outputs by standardizing dataset records fetched from multiple omics databases into linked metadata tables.

Can I retrieve sequences and annotations from UniProt and Reactome for a meta-analysis?

Yes, you can retrieve sequences and annotations from UniProt and Reactome. The skill streamlines access to these omics databases, allowing you to gather and normalize dataset metadata specifically for building meta-analysis inputs.

Do I need specific accessions to resolve data assets from GEO and SRA?

No, you do not strictly need specific accessions. The skill resolves data assets from GEO and SRA using either input identifiers like accessions or general search terms queried through Entrez-style APIs to find relevant datasets.

What is the best way to build linked metadata tables from multiple omics databases?

The best way to build linked metadata tables from omics databases is to use a skill that fetches public datasets and applies metadata normalization. This ensures provenance tracking and reproducible outputs when consolidating resources from GEO, SRA, UniProt, Reactome, and PubMed.

Why does metadata normalization matter for reproducible analyses?

Metadata normalization matters for reproducible analyses because it standardizes disparate dataset formats retrieved from multiple omics databases. Tracking provenance alongside normalized exports ensures that fetched literature-linked resources remain consistent and traceable across different workflow stages.