gi-chromatin

Predict chromatin states across 919 epigenomic tracks from FASTA sequences via the Genomic Intelligence API.

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npx skills add https://github.com/ClawBio/ClawBio --skill gi-chromatin
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Skill: gi-chromatin
Source: https://github.com/ClawBio/ClawBio/tree/main/skills/gi-chromatin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ClawBio/ClawBio --skill gi-chromatin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests.

What problem does it solve?

Running DeepSEA-style chromatin annotation models locally requires custom PyTorch environments and model weight management. This Skill replaces that setup with a single CLI call to the hosted Genomic Intelligence API, returning per-window predictions across 919 tracks (histone marks, DNase, TF binding) for any DNA sequence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 919-track chromatin prediction: Submits a single-record FASTA (200–500,000 bp) to the /v1/tasks/chromatin/predict endpoint and receives per-window histone mark, DNase, and TF binding predictions.
  • Structured outputs: Produces a Markdown summary report, a full result.json with per-track predictions and rate-limit metadata, plus a reproducibility bundle (command.sh and environment.json).
  • Flexible authentication: Resolves the Genomic Intelligence API key from a --api-key flag or the GI_API_KEY environment variable, with a shared hackathon key available for demos.
  • Use Case: A researcher with a chr19 promoter region FASTA runs the demo command to confirm dense H3K4me3, H3K27ac, and DNase signal, then mines result.json for specific tracks of interest.

Quick Start

Run the gi-chromatin demo to predict chromatin states for the bundled chr19 active-promoter FASTA sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions about gi-chromatin

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

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How do I predict chromatin states from a DNA sequence?

Provide a single-record FASTA file of 200 to 500,000 bp and run the gi_chromatin.py CLI with --input and --output flags. The skill posts the sequence to the Genomic Intelligence chromatin endpoint and writes a Markdown report plus a full result.json with per-window predictions across 919 tracks.

What is DeepSEA-style chromatin prediction?

DeepSEA-style prediction uses a deep learning model to score a DNA sequence across hundreds of epigenomic tracks, including histone modifications, DNase hypersensitivity, and transcription factor binding. This skill calls a hosted 919-track model so no local PyTorch environment or model weights are needed.

Do I need an API key for Genomic Intelligence chromatin prediction?

Yes, the skill requires a Genomic Intelligence partner key supplied via the --api-key flag or the GI_API_KEY environment variable. A shared hackathon-tier key ships in the repo's .env.example for opt-in demo use, and individual keys can be requested by email.

What sequence length limits apply to chromatin prediction?

The API accepts sequences from 200 to 500,000 bp after whitespace stripping, and the skill validates both bounds locally before sending a request. Sequences under the model's 1,000 bp context window are still scored but padded, and the skill warns in that case.

Is it safe to upload genomic sequences to a remote API?

This skill uploads your FASTA sequence to the hosted Genomic Intelligence API, unlike local-first ClawBio skills. You should not submit identifiable patient data without an appropriate data-use agreement, and the bundled demo uses public reference sequence only.