lamindb

Organize, track, and query biological data with provenance using the LaminDB Python API.

321|26|Updated Mar 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mkurman/tamux --skill lamindb-mkurman
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Skill: lamindb
Source: https://github.com/mkurman/tamux/tree/main/skills/scientific-skills/lamindb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkurman/tamux --skill lamindb-mkurman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

LaminDB provides a unified framework to manage biological data, enabling provenance tracking, validation, and ontology-based annotation across experiments to improve reproducibility and collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized artifact and lineage tracking for biological datasets (scRNA-seq, imaging, etc.)
  • Ontology-backed annotation and schema validation to ensure consistent metadata
  • Integrations with popular workflow tools and ML platforms for end-to-end pipelines

Quick Start

Start tracking with LaminDB in your notebook or script and load artifacts to begin curated analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about lamindb

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track provenance for single-cell data across different experiments?

Track provenance for single-cell data by centralizing artifact and lineage tracking within a unified framework, ensuring consistent metadata and reproducible analyses across experiments.

What is ontology-based curation for biological datasets?

Ontology-based curation is a validation process that uses structured vocabularies to annotate biological data, ensuring consistent metadata and schema validation across experiments for reproducible analyses.

How do I integrate workflow tools with single-cell data management pipelines?

Integrate workflow tools by connecting the data management framework with popular ML platforms, enabling end-to-end pipelines that track artifacts and lineage from scRNA-seq collection through curated analysis.

Do I need the Bionty plugin to enable ontology annotation?

Yes, the Bionty plugin is required alongside the core Python API to enable ontology-based curation, allowing end-to-end data validation and lineage visualization for biological datasets.

What's the best way to organize biological data for reproducible analyses across labs?

Organize biological data by adopting a centralized platform that supports artifact tracking, ontology-backed annotation, and workflow integration, ensuring consistent metadata and reproducible analyses across collaborating labs.

Why does schema validation matter when managing scRNA-seq imaging data?

Schema validation matters for scRNA-seq data because it enforces consistent metadata through ontology-backed annotation, preventing tracking errors and ensuring reproducible analyses across different experiments.