depmap

Query DepMap Chronos scores and gene effects across cancer cell lines.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill depmap-scimate-ai
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Skill: depmap
Source: https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/claude-scientific-skills/skills/depmap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill depmap-scimate-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Query and analyze cancer dependency data to identify gene essentialities and drug sensitivities across cancer cell lines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DepMap API access for Chronos scores, gene effects, and cell line metadata
  • Identify selective dependencies and potential synthetic-lethal partners
  • Biomarker-driven analyses linking mutations, expression, and copy number to dependencies
  • Co-essentiality and pan-cancer vs cancer-selective comparisons across cell lines
  • Downloadable data references and reproducible analysis workflows

Quick Start

Query a target gene's Chronos score across cell lines to identify cancer-selective dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about depmap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify gene essentiality scores across cancer cell lines?

To identify gene essentiality, query Chronos scores and gene effects across cancer cell lines to pinpoint cancer-selective dependencies. This allows you to filter cell lines and compute selectivity for specific targets.

How do I find synthetic lethal partners using cancer dependency data?

Find synthetic-lethal partners by analyzing co-essentiality and comparing pan-cancer versus cancer-selective dependencies across cell lines. This highlights selective vulnerabilities linked to specific genetic features.

Can I link gene mutations and copy number to drug sensitivities for biomarker discovery?

Yes, you can perform biomarker-driven analyses linking mutations, expression, and copy number to dependencies. This workflow computes associations between genetic features and drug sensitivities across cell lines.

Do I need access to the DepMap portal to analyze gene dependency and Chronos scores?

Yes, analyzing Chronos scores and gene dependency requires access to the DepMap portal or downloadable datasets. The Skill provides filtering and biomarker association utilities to process this data.

What is the best way to validate cancer targets using cell line dependency data?

The best way to validate cancer targets is querying Chronos scores to identify selective dependencies and potential synthetic-lethal partners. This provides reproducible analysis workflows for target validation.