interpro-database

Fetch InterPro annotations for UniProt proteins via REST API endpoints.

94|11|Updated Mar 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/swaruplab/operon --skill interpro-database-swaruplab
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Skill: interpro-database
Source: https://github.com/swaruplab/operon/tree/main/src-tauri/protocols/interpro-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swaruplab/operon --skill interpro-database-swaruplab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Protein function annotation is dispersed across multiple InterPro member databases; this skill consolidates signatures to enable quick, reliable protein characterization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • InterPro REST API: programmatic access to unified protein annotations.
  • Protein entry lookup: fetch all InterPro entries for a UniProt protein.
  • Get specific InterPro entry: retrieve details for a single InterPro entry.
  • Domain architecture mapping: obtain complete domain architectures for proteins.
  • GO term mapping: extract Gene Ontology annotations linked to InterPro entries.
  • Batch searches & workflows: perform bulk lookups and text-based entry searches.

Quick Start

Query InterPro for a UniProt protein and summarize its domain architecture and GO mappings.

Frequently Asked Questions about interpro-database

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

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How do I retrieve InterPro annotations for a specific UniProt protein?

Query the /protein/UniProt/{id}/ REST API endpoint to fetch InterPro annotations for a specific protein. This returns consolidated signatures revealing protein families, domains, and functional sites for quick characterization.

What is InterPro domain architecture analysis and when do I need it?

InterPro domain architecture analysis maps the complete arrangement of protein domains and functional sites across UniProt entries. You need it for protein function prediction, evolutionary classification, and understanding structural relationships across protein families.

Can I extract GO terms linked to InterPro entries programmatically?

Yes, you can extract Gene Ontology annotations linked to InterPro entries. Querying the InterPro REST API retrieves GO term mappings associated with specific InterPro entries, enabling systematic functional annotation across protein datasets.

Does InterPro support batch searches for multiple UniProt entries?

InterPro supports batch searches and text-based entry searches through its REST API. You can perform bulk lookups across multiple UniProt entries to build workflows for large-scale protein function prediction and domain architecture analysis.

What's the best way to get details for a single InterPro entry?

Use the /entry/InterPro/{id}/ REST API endpoint to retrieve detailed information for a single InterPro entry. This fetches consolidated signatures from multiple member databases for reliable protein characterization.

Why does InterPro consolidate signatures from multiple member databases?

InterPro consolidates signatures from multiple member databases because protein function annotation is dispersed across them. Consolidation enables quick, reliable protein characterization by unifying family, domain, and functional site data into single entries.