lib-scikit-bio

Analyze biological data with sequence manipulation, alignment, and diversity metrics.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill lib-scikit-bio
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Skill: lib-scikit-bio
Source: https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/lib-scikit-bio
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/biomaps-infra/blender-opencode --skill lib-scikit-bio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines complex bioinformatics analyses, from sequence manipulation to microbial ecology, by providing a comprehensive Python toolkit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sequence Analysis: Process DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, including alignment and motif finding.
  • Phylogenetic Tree Construction: Build and analyze evolutionary relationships.
  • Diversity Metrics: Calculate alpha and beta diversity for ecological data.
  • Ordination & Statistics: Perform PCoA, PERMANOVA, and other statistical tests on biological data.
  • Use Case: Analyze microbiome data by reading a BIOM table, calculating beta diversity using UniFrac distances, and visualizing sample relationships with PCoA.

Quick Start

Use the lib-scikit-bio skill to calculate the Shannon diversity for the provided counts matrix.

Frequently Asked Questions about lib-scikit-bio

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

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How do I calculate beta diversity and visualize microbiome sample relationships?

To calculate beta diversity and visualize microbiome samples, you can read a BIOM table, compute UniFrac distances, and perform PCoA ordination to plot sample relationships.

Can I process DNA, RNA, and protein sequences for alignment and motif finding?

Yes, you can process DNA, RNA, and protein sequences for alignment and motif finding, as the toolkit supports comprehensive sequence manipulation and analysis workflows.

How do I calculate Shannon diversity for a biological counts matrix?

You can calculate Shannon diversity for a counts matrix by applying the toolkit's alpha diversity metrics functions directly to your ecological data.

What is the best way to perform ordination and statistical testing on biological data?

The best way to perform ordination and statistical testing on biological data is by using built-in methods like PCoA for visualization and PERMANOVA for statistical significance testing.

Does this toolkit support building and analyzing phylogenetic trees?

Yes, it supports phylogenetic tree construction, allowing you to build and analyze evolutionary relationships directly within your bioinformatics workflow.

What biological file formats are supported for sequence analysis and ecology metrics?

It supports various biological file formats, integrating with common bioinformatics workflows to enable sequence analysis and ecological diversity metrics calculations.