microbiome

Analyze amplicon and shotgun metagenomic data with compositional-aware statistical methods.

29|3|Updated Jun 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa --skill microbiome
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Skill: microbiome
Source: https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa/tree/main/skills/microbiome
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa --skill microbiome

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dada2, phyloseq, vegan, ANCOMBC, ALDEx2, Maaslin2, biom-format, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the statistical pitfalls of microbiome data, such as compositionality and spurious correlations, by providing a rigorous, audit-ready pipeline for amplicon and shotgun metagenomic analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compositional-Aware Analysis: Implements ANCOM-BC2, ALDEx2, and MaAsLin2 to ensure statistical validity for count-based microbiome data.
  • End-to-End Pipeline: Supports the full workflow from raw FASTQ processing via DADA2 to diversity metrics and differential abundance testing.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to compare the gut microbiome composition between two patient groups while accounting for age and sex as covariates; this skill provides the exact compositional-aware methods required to generate reliable, reproducible results.

Quick Start

Use the microbiome skill to process the demultiplexed FASTQ files in the current directory using the DADA2 pipeline and generate an ASV table.

Frequently Asked Questions about microbiome

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

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How do I perform compositional microbiome analysis on amplicon sequencing data?

Compositional microbiome analysis is performed using an audit-ready pipeline that processes raw FASTQ files via DADA2, calculates diversity metrics, and runs differential abundance testing using validated statistical methods like ANCOM-BC2 and ALDEx2.

How do I process demultiplexed FASTQ files to generate an ASV table for metagenomics?

To generate an ASV table from demultiplexed FASTQ files, the DADA2 pipeline is used for raw amplicon processing, producing the exact amplicon sequence variants required for downstream taxonomic profiling and ecological community assessment.

What is the best way to test differential abundance in microbiome data while accounting for covariates?

The best way to test differential abundance with covariates is using compositional-aware methods like ANCOM-BC2, ALDEx2, and MaAsLin2, which ensure statistical validity for count-based microbiome data and generate reliable, reproducible results.

Can I use DADA2 and phyloseq together for 16S diversity analysis?

Yes, DADA2 and phyloseq can be used together for 16S diversity analysis; DADA2 handles raw FASTQ processing to generate ASV tables, while phyloseq enables downstream alpha and beta diversity calculations within the R-based bioinformatics pipeline.

Why does compositional data require specialized statistical methods in microbiome research?

Compositional data requires specialized statistical methods to avoid statistical pitfalls like spurious correlations inherent in count-based microbiome data, ensuring that differential abundance testing maintains rigorous statistical validity.

Do I need R-based bioinformatics packages to run shotgun metagenomic analysis?

Yes, you need R-based bioinformatics packages including DADA2, phyloseq, vegan, and biom-format to run shotgun metagenomic analysis, as these dependencies are required for reproducible ecological community assessment and data formatting.