drug-discovery

Retrieve bioactivity data and calculate molecular properties for drug-likeness screening.

1|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill drug-discovery-projectedanx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: drug-discovery
Source: https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/research/drug-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill drug-discovery-projectedanx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of drug discovery by automating the retrieval of bioactivity data, calculating molecular properties, and assessing drug-likeness without requiring specialized local software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bioactivity Search: Query the ChEMBL database for compound activity against specific biological targets.
  • Drug-Likeness Analysis: Evaluate molecules against Lipinski’s Rule of Five and Veber’s rules to predict oral bioavailability.
  • Safety & Interaction: Look up drug-drug interactions and adverse event reports via OpenFDA.
  • Use Case: A researcher can input a candidate molecule name to instantly verify its molecular weight, LogP, and potential metabolic liabilities before proceeding to synthesis.

Quick Start

Use the drug-discovery skill to analyze the drug-likeness and Lipinski compliance of aspirin.

Frequently Asked Questions about drug-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check drug-likeness and Lipinski compliance for a molecule?

To check drug-likeness and Lipinski compliance, you can evaluate molecules against Lipinski’s Rule of Five and Veber’s rules to predict oral bioavailability. This process calculates molecular properties like LogP and molecular weight to assess candidate viability.

How can I retrieve bioactivity data for compounds against specific biological targets?

You can retrieve bioactivity data by querying the ChEMBL database for compound activity against specific biological targets. This automated interface extracts bioactivity metrics to support medicinal chemistry workflows without requiring specialized local software.

Can I look up drug-drug interactions and adverse event reports using OpenFDA?

Yes, you can look up drug-drug interactions and adverse event reports via OpenFDA. This safety and interaction assessment integrates public databases to evaluate potential metabolic liabilities and safety profiles of candidate molecules.

Do I need specialized local software to calculate molecular properties for pharmaceutical research?

No, you do not need specialized local software to calculate molecular properties. This approach automates property calculation and drug-likeness screening using standard curl and python3 environments to execute API-driven data analysis.

What's the best way to verify molecular weight and LogP before compound synthesis?

The best way to verify molecular weight and LogP before synthesis is inputting the candidate molecule name to instantly retrieve its molecular properties. This assesses potential metabolic liabilities and supports lead optimization workflows.