lamindb

Manage biological data artifacts with provenance tracking and ontology annotation.

48|6|Updated Mar 9, 2026
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Skill: lamindb
Source: https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/05-%E7%94%9F%E7%89%A9%E4%BF%A1%E6%81%AF%E4%B8%8E%E5%9F%BA%E5%9B%A0%E7%BB%84%E5%AD%A6/lamindb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill lamindb-qinyan-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

LamindB provides a unified solution for managing biological data artifacts with provenance tracking and ontology-enabled annotation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Core concepts: Artifacts, Records, Runs, Transforms, and Features; Ontology integration with Bionty; Data validation and schema management; Multi-storage backends and versioning; Workflow and MLOps integrations.
  • Use cases: scRNA-seq data management, building data lakehouses, reproducible pipelines, and cross-project data sharing with traceable lineage.
  • Example: A lab curates a scRNA-seq dataset, annotates with cell-types from ontologies, and stores results as queryable artifacts.

Quick Start

Install LaminDB locally, initialize a project, and start tracking with ln.track() to create your first artifact.

Frequently Asked Questions about lamindb

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

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How do I track biological data provenance for single-cell omics workflows?

You can track single-cell omics data provenance by managing biological artifacts with LaminDB, which records Runs, Transforms, and Features to ensure reproducible workflows across Nextflow, Snakemake, and ML platforms.

What is the best way to manage scRNA-seq datasets with ontology annotations?

Managing scRNA-seq datasets with ontology annotations is achieved by using LaminDB to curate data artifacts and integrate cell-type ontologies via Bionty, enabling queryable and traceable biological records.

Does LaminDB work with Nextflow and Snakemake for reproducible pipelines?

Yes, LaminDB integrates with Nextflow and Snakemake to build end-to-end reproducible pipelines, tracking data transforms and artifacts to maintain cross-project data sharing with traceable lineage.

How do I validate biological data schemas when building a data lakehouse?

You can validate biological data schemas when building a data lakehouse by applying LaminDB's schema management and ontology-enabled annotation features to ensure data integrity across multi-storage backends.

Can I use Bionty for ontology management in multi-omics and clinical datasets?

Yes, you can use Bionty for ontology management in multi-omics and clinical datasets through LaminDB, which provides a unified solution for annotating biological data artifacts with ontology-enabled tracking.

What are the limitations of tracking data artifacts without ontology integration?

Tracking data artifacts without ontology integration limits queryability and schema validation, preventing cross-project data sharing; LaminDB solves this by unifying data lakehouses with ontology-enabled annotation.