metabolomics-workbench-database

Query Metabolomics Workbench REST endpoints for study, metabolite, and RefMet data.

48|6|Updated Mar 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-qinyan-ai
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Skill: metabolomics-workbench-database
Source: https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/12-%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE%E5%BA%93/metabolomics-workbench-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-qinyan-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Metabolomics researchers often need rapid, programmatic access to the Metabolomics Workbench data repository. This Skill provides a unified REST API-based interface to query metabolites, study metadata, RefMet nomenclature, and MS/NMR search results, enabling automation and reproducible workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query metabolite data, identifiers, cross-references, and structures via REST endpoints.
  • Retrieve study metadata, experimental factors, mwTab data, and RefMet classifications for biomarker discovery and metabolomics analyses.
  • Use-case: Integrate with pipelines to fetch studies by metabolite, then download associated data for downstream processing.

Quick Start

Use the Metabolomics Workbench REST API to fetch the study summary for a metabolite you are investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions about metabolomics-workbench-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query metabolomics study metadata via REST API?

You can retrieve metabolomics study metadata by sending requests to the /rest study context endpoints, which return experimental factors, mwTab data, and associated summaries as JSON or TXT outputs.

What is the RefMet nomenclature and how can I retrieve it programmatically?

RefMet nomenclature is a standardized classification system for metabolites. You can retrieve it programmatically by querying the refmet context endpoints to fetch standardized names and cross-references in JSON format.

Can I perform mass spectrometry searches using the Metabolomics Workbench API?

Yes, you can perform mass spectrometry searches using the moverz context within the REST API to query MS data and retrieve structured JSON or TXT results for downstream analysis pipelines.

Does the Metabolomics Workbench REST API support gene and protein context queries?

Yes, the Metabolomics Workbench REST API supports gene and protein contexts, allowing you to retrieve associated metabolite data via dedicated endpoints with predictable JSON or TXT outputs.

What output formats are available when fetching metabolite data from the MW REST API?

The MW REST API outputs metabolite data, study metadata, and RefMet classifications in JSON or TXT formats, ensuring predictable, machine-readable results for automated workflows across all contexts.

How do I integrate metabolomics data retrieval into an automated pipeline?

Integrate metabolomics data retrieval by calling the /rest endpoints to fetch studies by metabolite, then download the associated JSON or TXT data outputs for seamless downstream processing and reproducible workflows.