lamindb

Manages biological data with queryability, traceability, reproducibility, and FAIR compliance.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill lamindb-yezez9
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Skill: lamindb
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/lamindb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill lamindb-yezez9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of biological datasets, ensuring data is queryable, traceable, reproducible, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Management: Handle diverse biological data types (scRNA-seq, spatial, etc.).
  • Lineage Tracking: Automatically track data provenance from raw input to analysis results.
  • Ontology Integration: Standardize metadata using biological ontologies (genes, cell types, diseases).
  • Use Case: You have multiple scRNA-seq datasets from different experiments. Use this Skill to upload, annotate with cell types and tissues, track the analysis pipeline, and query across all datasets to find specific cell populations.

Quick Start

Use the lamindb skill to initialize a new LaminDB instance with S3 storage and PostgreSQL.

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 lineage for scRNA-seq analysis pipelines?

Track scRNA-seq biological data lineage by automatically recording data provenance from raw input to analysis results. This process ensures computational workflows remain traceable and reproducible across diverse biological datasets.

What is the best way to standardize metadata for spatial transcriptomics datasets?

Standardize spatial transcriptomics metadata by integrating biological ontologies for genes, cell types, and diseases. This integration ensures datasets are queryable, interoperable, and FAIR compliant for downstream analysis.

How does ontology integration improve biological data queryability?

Ontology integration improves biological data queryability by standardizing annotations using biological ontologies for genes, cell types, and diseases. This standardization enables cross-dataset querying to find specific cell populations efficiently.

Can I use this Skill to manage flow cytometry data alongside scRNA-seq?

You can manage flow cytometry data alongside scRNA-seq because the system supports diverse biological data types. It handles data upload, annotation, and schema validation to maintain consistency across varied experimental outputs.

Do I need S3 storage and PostgreSQL to manage biological data with lamindb?

You need S3 storage and PostgreSQL to initialize a LaminDB instance for managing biological data. This environment setup provides the backend infrastructure required for robust data management and queryability.

How do I track computational workflow lineage to ensure reproducibility?

Track computational workflow lineage by managing data provenance from raw input through analysis results. This tracking integrates with MLOps platforms and workflow managers to maintain full reproducibility and FAIR compliance.