drug-discovery

Search ChEMBL targets, retrieve bioactivity data, and compute drug-likeness metrics.

Updated Jun 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent --skill drug-discovery-jleechanorg
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Skill: drug-discovery
Source: https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/research/drug-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jleechanorg/hermes-agent --skill drug-discovery-jleechanorg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Pharmaceutical researchers need a cohesive assistant that can search bioactive compounds, evaluate drug-likeness, and surface ADMET insights to accelerate discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted compound search: Query ChEMBL for targets and retrieve top active compounds with pChEMBL scores.
  • Drug-likeness evaluation: Compute Lipinski Ro5, Veber rules, and related properties to screen candidates.
  • ADMET & safety context: Interpret OpenFDA interactions and OpenTargets disease associations to inform risk assessment.
  • Use Case: A medicinal chemist evaluating a new target can quickly identify lead candidates, estimate properties, and anticipate safety flags in a single workflow.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search ChEMBL for a target, retrieve top active compounds, and report drug-likeness and ADMET metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about drug-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search ChEMBL for bioactive compounds and evaluate their drug-likeness?

To search ChEMBL for bioactive compounds and evaluate drug-likeness, query a specific target to retrieve top active compounds with pChEMBL scores, then compute Lipinski Ro5 and Veber rules to screen candidates.

Can I perform ADMET interpretation and safety assessment without API keys?

Yes, you can perform ADMET interpretation and safety assessment without API keys by using deterministic workflows to fetch OpenFDA interactions and OpenTargets disease associations for risk evaluation.

Do I need Python 3 and curl to retrieve bioactivity data and compute drug-likeness metrics?

Yes, you need Python 3 and curl to retrieve bioactivity data and compute drug-likeness metrics, as the workflow operates without API keys using these tools to fetch target data and surface interactions.

What's the best way to integrate OpenFDA and OpenTargets data for target-driven lead discovery?

The best way to integrate OpenFDA and OpenTargets data for target-driven lead discovery is using a unified workflow that cross-sources interactions and disease associations to inform safety assessment alongside property screening.

How does cross-source data synthesis work across PubChem, ChEMBL, and OpenTargets?

Cross-source data synthesis across PubChem, ChEMBL, and OpenTargets works by applying deterministic workflows to fetch target data, compute drug-likeness metrics, and surface interactions for comprehensive property screening.

What are the limitations of using open pharma databases for ADMET prediction and property screening?

Limitations of using open pharma databases for ADMET prediction include relying on deterministic workflows that fetch existing data rather than generating novel predictions, requiring careful interpretation of surfaced interactions for accurate risk assessment.