gene-lookup

Map gene IDs and protein accessions to gene symbols across biological databases.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill gene-lookup
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Skill: gene-lookup
Source: https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/gene-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill gene-lookup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Resolve biological database IDs into human-readable gene symbols, enabling cross-database interpretation and downstream analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify database origins for assorted IDs (UniProt, Ensembl, FlyBase, WormBase, NCBI/RefSeq, and more).
  • Convert IDs to gene symbols or names, with support for batch lookups and cross-referencing between databases.
  • Use cases include enriching phylogenetic trees with readable labels and building accession-to-symbol maps for TSV outputs.

Quick Start

Provide a list of IDs and request mappings to gene symbols across supported databases.

Frequently Asked Questions about gene-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert UniProt and Ensembl accession IDs to readable gene symbols?

This Skill identifies database origins for assorted IDs and maps them to gene symbols across UniProt, Ensembl, FlyBase, WormBase, and NCBI/RefSeq, enabling cross-database interpretation through batch querying.

Can I batch process a large list of protein accessions for identifier conversion?

Yes, you can batch process large lists of protein accessions by submitting them together for identifier conversion, which applies reliable ID pattern recognition to map all entries to their corresponding gene symbols simultaneously.

What's the best way to map FlyBase and WormBase IDs to gene symbols for phylogenetic tree formatting?

To map FlyBase and WormBase IDs for phylogenetic tree formatting, provide your identifier list for batch lookup to generate a TSV output containing accession and gene_name columns ready for downstream tree labeling.

Does this gene lookup tool support cross-referencing between NCBI/RefSeq and UniProt databases?

Yes, the gene lookup tool supports cross-referencing between NCBI/RefSeq and UniProt by identifying accession types and mapping them across multiple biological databases to resolve identifiers into human-readable gene symbols.

What output format does the gene identifier conversion generate for downstream analyses?

The gene identifier conversion generates TSV output with accession and gene_name columns, providing a structured format that directly supports downstream tree formatting and cross-database biological analyses.