metabolomics-workbench-database

Query NIH Metabolomics Workbench REST API for metabolite and study data.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Rowtion/Bioclaw --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-rowtion
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Skill: metabolomics-workbench-database
Source: https://github.com/Rowtion/Bioclaw/tree/main/scientific-skills/metabolomics-workbench-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rowtion/Bioclaw --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-rowtion

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides programmatic access to the NIH Metabolomics Workbench, a vast repository of metabolomics data, enabling researchers to query metabolites, studies, and related biological information efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metabolite Querying: Search for metabolite structures, names, and identifiers.
  • Study Data Access: Retrieve metadata and experimental results from over 4,200 metabolomics studies.
  • Nomenclature Standardization: Use RefMet to standardize metabolite names.
  • Mass Spectrometry Search: Identify compounds by m/z values.
  • Gene/Protein Information: Access associated gene and protein data.
  • Use Case: A researcher can use this Skill to find all studies related to "diabetes" that measured "glucose" using LC-MS, and then retrieve the experimental data for further analysis.

Quick Start

Use the metabolomics-workbench-database skill to find studies containing the metabolite 'glucose'.

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 metabolomics data from the NIH Metabolomics Workbench API?

You query the NIH Metabolomics Workbench API by using this Skill to programmatically retrieve metabolite structures, study metadata, experimental results, and mass spectrometry data. It provides direct REST API access to over 4,200 metabolomics studies.

Can I standardize metabolite names using RefMet nomenclature?

Yes, you can standardize metabolite names using RefMet nomenclature. The Skill facilitates nomenclature standardization by accessing the RefMet system within the NIH Metabolomics Workbench to ensure consistent metabolite identification across studies.

How do I search for mass spectrometry compounds by m/z values in metabolomics studies?

You search for mass spectrometry compounds by providing m/z values to the Skill, which queries the NIH Metabolomics Workbench REST API to identify matching compounds and retrieve associated experimental results from metabolomics studies.

Does the NIH Metabolomics Workbench API support gene and protein information integration?

Yes, the NIH Metabolomics Workbench API supports gene and protein information integration. The Skill enables access to associated biological database information, allowing you to retrieve gene and protein data alongside metabolomics experimental results.

What is the best way to retrieve experimental results for a specific metabolite like glucose in diabetes studies?

The best way to retrieve experimental results is by using the Skill to query the NIH Metabolomics Workbench for specific studies and metabolites. You can filter studies by disease like diabetes and metabolites like glucose, then extract the experimental data.

Do I need the requests library to access the NIH Metabolomics Workbench database?

Yes, you need the requests library installed in your Python environment to use this Skill. The Skill depends on the requests library to handle the HTTP calls required for programmatic access to the NIH Metabolomics Workbench REST API.