depmap

Query the DepMap API for Chronos gene effect scores across cancer cell lines.

1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill depmap-hung-3008
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Skill: depmap
Source: https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta/tree/main/.agents/skills/depmap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill depmap-hung-3008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

DepMap data enables systematic analysis of gene dependencies across cancer cell lines to identify essential targets, selective vulnerabilities, and potential synthetic lethal interactions. This skill consolidates guidance, workflow, and code references to perform dependency analysis and biomarker discovery using Chronos scores and DepMap data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency scoring: Retrieve Chronos gene effect scores across many cell lines to prioritize targets.
  • Selectivity & biomarker discovery: Compare dependencies by cancer type and correlate with genomic features (mutations, CNV, expression).
  • Synthetic lethality exploration: Identify genes that are selectively essential in specific genetic backgrounds.

Quick Start

Query DepMap to retrieve gene dependency scores for a target gene across cell lines and analyze cancer-selective dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about depmap

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

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How do I find cancer cell line gene dependencies using Chronos gene effect scores?

To find cancer cell line gene dependencies, you query the DepMap API to retrieve Chronos gene effect scores across many cell lines and process them locally with Python requests and pandas to prioritize essential targets.

What is synthetic lethality screening and how does DepMap data support it?

Synthetic lethality screening identifies genes selectively essential in specific genetic backgrounds. DepMap data supports this by allowing you to correlate Chronos gene dependency scores with mutation, expression, and CNV data across diverse cancer types.

Can I correlate gene dependency scores with genomic features like mutations and CNVs for biomarker discovery?

Yes, you can correlate gene dependency scores with genomic features for biomarker discovery. The workflow integrates Chronos gene effect data with DepMap mutation, expression, and CNV datasets to identify selective vulnerabilities by cancer type.

What is the best way to analyze DepMap sample info and gene score datasets for target validation?

The best way to analyze DepMap datasets for target validation is to use Python requests to query the DepMap API, then process sample info and Chronos gene effect scores with pandas scripts to evaluate cancer-selective dependencies.

Do I need pandas and local Python scripts to process DepMap API responses?

Yes, you need pandas and local Python scripts to process DepMap API responses. The workflow requires using Python requests to retrieve Chronos gene effect data and local analysis scripts to parse and analyze the datasets.