drug-discovery

Integrate compound search, property calculation, and safety profiling for drug-discovery tasks.

78|16|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sheawinkler/hermes-agent-ultra --skill drug-discovery-sheawinkler
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Skill: drug-discovery
Source: https://github.com/sheawinkler/hermes-agent-ultra/tree/main/optional-skills/research/drug-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sheawinkler/hermes-agent-ultra --skill drug-discovery-sheawinkler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill consolidates disparate cheminformatics tasks required for drug discovery into a single, programmable workflow, reducing manual overhead and enabling reproducible analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bioactivity search via ChEMBL to identify active compounds for a given target.
  • Drug-likeness assessment (Ro5/Veber) and physicochemical profiling to prioritize candidates.
  • ADMET profiling and safety lookups using OpenFDA and OpenTargets to inform lead optimization.
  • Lead optimization guidance and interpretation of relationships between structure and activity.

Quick Start

Provide a target name to retrieve top actives from ChEMBL and evaluate their drug-like properties.

Frequently Asked Questions about drug-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I assess drug-likeness and ADMET properties for compounds found in ChEMBL?

You can assess drug-likeness and ADMET properties by searching ChEMBL for active compounds, then calculating Ro5/Veber physicochemical profiles and querying OpenFDA for safety data. This workflow integrates bioactivity search, property calculation, and safety profiling into a single pipeline.

Can I retrieve bioactivity data from public APIs like PubChem and OpenTargets for target-based searches?

Yes, you can retrieve bioactivity data by querying public APIs including ChEMBL, PubChem, and OpenTargets. The workflow coordinates target-based searches across these databases to identify active compounds and evaluate their pharmacological profiles.

What is the best way to automate drug-interaction checks using open data sources?

Automating drug-interaction checks involves querying OpenFDA and OpenTargets APIs within a programmable cheminformatics workflow. This approach consolidates safety lookups and ADMET profiling, reducing manual overhead and enabling reproducible analyses.

Do I need API keys to access ChEMBL and OpenFDA for compound property calculations?

Access to public APIs like ChEMBL, PubChem, OpenFDA, and OpenTargets is required to perform compound searches and safety profiling. The workflow uses local scripts to execute deterministic tasks, relying on these open data sources for bioactivity and drug-interaction information.

How do I interpret structure-activity relationships during lead optimization?

Interpreting structure-activity relationships during lead optimization involves analyzing bioactivity search results alongside drug-likeness assessments and ADMET profiles. The workflow provides guidance on evaluating these relationships to inform compound prioritization and safety.

Are there limitations to using cheminformatics workflows for drug discovery with public data?

Limitations include dependency on public API availability and data completeness from sources like ChEMBL and PubChem. The workflow performs deterministic tasks using local scripts, but relies on external databases for bioactivity, property calculation, and safety profiling data.