metabolomics-workbench-database

Query the Metabolomics Workbench REST API for compounds, studies, and RefMet data.

Updated Apr 19, 2026
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Skill: metabolomics-workbench-database
Source: https://github.com/CHENyiru3/AI-Skills-Collections/tree/main/skills-market/compbio/multiomics/metabolomics/metabolomics-workbench
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CHENyiru3/AI-Skills-Collections --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-chenyiru3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Access NIH Metabolomics Workbench data via REST API to query studies, metabolites, RefMet nomenclature, MS/NMR data, and for metabolomics and biomarker discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • REST endpoints to search compounds, studies, RefMet, and moverz results.
  • Retrieve experimental results, MWTab data, and cross-reference between databases for integrated analyses.
  • Use cases include biomarker discovery, cross-database annotation, and large-scale metabolomics workflows.

Quick Start

Call the Metabolomics Workbench REST API to fetch study metadata for a given metabolite.

Frequently Asked Questions about metabolomics-workbench-database

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

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How do I query the Metabolomics Workbench REST API for compound and study data?

Query the Metabolomics Workbench REST API by specifying multi-context endpoints such as compound, study, and refmet to extract metabolomics data. The API returns results in JSON or TXT format for programmatic access and reproducible workflows.

What is RefMet nomenclature and how does it support cross-database annotation?

RefMet is a standardized nomenclature system provided by the Metabolomics Workbench. It supports cross-database annotation by mapping metabolite names across different studies and databases, enabling integrated biomarker discovery and consistent metabolomics workflows.

Can I retrieve MS and NMR experimental results using the Metabolomics Workbench API?

Yes, the Metabolomics Workbench REST API supports the moverz endpoint to retrieve MS and NMR experimental results. You can also fetch MWTab data and study metadata for large-scale metabolomics analyses and biomarker discovery.

What's the best way to access metabolomics data for biomarker discovery workflows?

The best way to access metabolomics data for biomarker discovery is querying the Metabolomics Workbench REST API. It provides multi-context endpoints for compounds, studies, and RefMet, outputting JSON or TXT for integrated, reproducible analyses.

Does the Metabolomics Workbench API support gene and protein endpoints for integrated analysis?

Yes, the Metabolomics Workbench REST API supports gene and protein endpoints alongside compound, study, refmet, metstat, and moverz contexts. This enables cross-database annotation and integrated metabolomics workflows for comprehensive biomarker research.

Why use JSON or TXT output formats when extracting metabolomics workbench data?

JSON and TXT output formats are supported by the Metabolomics Workbench REST API to facilitate programmatic access. JSON enables structured data parsing in pipelines, while TXT provides MWTab format compatibility for reproducible metabolomics workflows.