etetoolkit

Manipulate and visualize phylogenetic trees from Newick/NHX formats.

1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JosephWoodall/noosphere --skill etetoolkit-josephwoodall
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Skill: etetoolkit
Source: https://github.com/JosephWoodall/noosphere/tree/main/.agent/skills/etetoolkit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JosephWoodall/noosphere --skill etetoolkit-josephwoodall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ete3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers need to efficiently manipulate and visualize phylogenetic trees to derive insights and prepare publication-ready figures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tree manipulation: prune, root, traverse, and format trees from Newick/NHX formats
  • Phylogenetic analysis: detect evolutionary events, build species/topology using NCBI taxonomy
  • Visualization: publish-ready layouts, faces, and styling for figures and reports
  • Workflow integration: link alignments, taxonomy, and clustering analyses for end-to-end workflows

Quick Start

Load a tree file and generate a publication-ready visualization.

Frequently Asked Questions about etetoolkit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I visualize phylogenetic trees from Newick formats for publication?

You can visualize phylogenetic trees from Newick or NHX formats by loading the tree file and applying publish-ready layouts, faces, and styling to generate figures and reports.

Can I integrate NCBI taxonomy into phylogenetic tree analysis?

Yes, you can integrate NCBI taxonomy into phylogenetic analysis by building species topologies and detecting evolutionary events using the NCBITaxa module for taxonomic classification.

What is the best way to prune and root phylogenetic trees in Python?

The best way to prune, root, traverse, and format phylogenetic trees in Python is by using the ETE toolkit, which supports end-to-end topology analysis and manipulation workflows.

Does this phylogenetic analysis approach work for linking alignments and clustering?

Yes, phylogenetic analysis supports workflow integration by linking alignments, taxonomy, and clustering analyses together to provide end-to-end phylogenetic workflows for researchers.

Do I need Python and the ETE toolkit to manipulate phylogenetic trees?

Yes, you need Python and the ETE toolkit installed to manipulate phylogenetic trees, as the environment requires these dependencies to execute topology analysis and taxonomy integration.