metabolomics-workbench-database

Retrieve Metabolomics Workbench studies, compounds, and RefMet data via REST API.

94|11|Updated Mar 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/swaruplab/operon --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-swaruplab
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Skill: metabolomics-workbench-database
Source: https://github.com/swaruplab/operon/tree/main/src-tauri/protocols/metabolomics-workbench-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swaruplab/operon --skill metabolomics-workbench-database-swaruplab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers need programmatic access to Metabolomics Workbench (MW) data to quickly discover studies, retrieve metabolites and study metadata, and automate data retrieval without manual web clicks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MW REST API access: Query compounds, RefMet classifications, studies, and associated data across MW endpoints.
  • Automated data retrieval: Retrieve study summaries, experimental data, and mwTab content for pipelines.
  • Use Case: A bioinformatics analyst wants to pull all public MW studies mentioning citrate and export study summaries to a CSV for rapid review.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to fetch MW study metadata for a metabolite and return a structured JSON summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about metabolomics-workbench-database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve metabolomics study metadata for a specific compound?

You can retrieve RefMet classifications and cross-references by querying the Metabolomics Workbench REST API. This skill targets the RefMet context, allowing you to cross-reference metabolite names and identifiers to return standardized classification data in JSON or TXT formats.

Can I automate downloading Metabolomics Workbench data for a bioinformatics pipeline?

Yes, you can automate data retrieval without manual web clicks. This skill provides programmatic MW REST API access to pull public studies, experimental data, and mwTab content, returning machine-readable JSON or TXT outputs suitable for automated bioinformatics pipelines.

What data contexts does the Metabolomics Workbench API support for cross-reference workflows?

The Metabolomics Workbench API supports multiple contexts for cross-reference workflows, including study, compound, refmet, metstat, moverz, gene, and protein. You query these endpoints using identifiers and filters to retrieve related metadata in JSON or TXT outputs.

Does the Metabolomics Workbench API return JSON or TXT formats for dataset retrieval?

The Metabolomics Workbench API returns machine-readable JSON or TXT formats for dataset retrieval. By supplying structured inputs like identifiers, names, and filters to the REST API endpoints, you receive structured outputs containing the requested study, compound, or RefMet data.

Are there limitations when using the REST API to search public metabolomics studies by metabolite name?

When using the REST API to search public metabolomics studies by metabolite name, limitations include dependency on the structured inputs and filters supported by the Metabolomics Workbench endpoints. You must supply valid identifiers or names to retrieve accurate, machine-readable JSON or TXT outputs.