dna-assembly

Design primers for Golden Gate and multi-fragment DNA assembly workflows.

Updated Feb 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Zurybr/lefarma-skills --skill dna-assembly
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Skill: dna-assembly
Source: https://github.com/Zurybr/lefarma-skills/tree/main/letta/benchmarks/trajectory-only/dna-assembly
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Zurybr/lefarma-skills --skill dna-assembly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex process of designing primers for Golden Gate assembly and other multi-fragment DNA assembly workflows, reducing errors and increasing success rates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Primer Design Guidance: Provides step-by-step instructions for designing primers, including overhang selection and structure.
  • Assembly Simulation: Emphasizes the critical step of in-silico simulation to verify assembly outcomes before wet lab work.
  • Verification Checklist: Offers a comprehensive checklist to ensure all design parameters are met.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to assemble five DNA fragments into a plasmid using Golden Gate cloning. This Skill guides them through designing the correct overhangs, checking for internal restriction sites, and simulating the final assembly to ensure the correct product is formed.

Quick Start

Use the dna-assembly skill to design primers for a 4-fragment linear Golden Gate assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions about dna-assembly

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design primers for Golden Gate assembly?

Golden Gate assembly primer design requires selecting correct Type IIS restriction enzyme overhangs and structuring primer orientation for scarless multi-fragment ligation. This Skill provides step-by-step guidance for overhang selection, primer structure, and assembly simulation to ensure accurate cloning outcomes.

What is the best way to simulate multi-fragment DNA assembly before wet lab work?

In-silico multi-fragment assembly simulation verifies the final DNA construct and confirms scarless ligation before wet lab execution. This Skill emphasizes simulating assembly outcomes to check overhang compatibility and ensure the correct product is formed.

How do I choose overhangs for Type IIS restriction enzyme cloning?

Choosing Type IIS cloning overhangs involves selecting unique sequences that define fragment order and ensure scarless assembly. This Skill details overhang requirements and primer orientation to guide you through selecting compatible overhangs for multi-fragment DNA assembly.

Can I use this for multi-fragment DNA assembly into a single plasmid?

Yes, this Skill supports multi-fragment DNA assembly workflows, guiding you through assembling multiple fragments into a plasmid using Golden Gate cloning. It covers designing overhangs, checking internal restriction sites, and verifying the final assembly product.

Why does my Golden Gate assembly fail during molecular cloning?

Golden Gate assembly fails when primers have incorrect overhangs, internal Type IIS restriction sites, or improper orientation. This Skill provides a verification checklist to ensure all design parameters are met and simulates assembly to prevent failed cloning outcomes.