molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve

Retrieve and download PDB protein structure files by gene name, UniProt ID, or PDB ID.

28|2|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#bioinformatics #pdb #structure-download #protein-structure #uniprot #gene-name #structure-retrieval

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npx skills add https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw --skill molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve

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Skill: molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve
Source: https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw/tree/main/skills/L1_tools/molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw --skill molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve and download protein structure files (PDB) by gene name, UniProt ID, or PDB ID.

Core Features & Use Cases

Retrieve protein structures by gene name, UniProt ID, or PDB ID.
Download and save the PDB file to the local workspace for downstream analysis.
Use cases include rapid structure lookup for target proteins, comparative modeling, and integration into pipelines.

Quick Start

Ask MolClaw to retrieve the protein structure using a gene name (or UniProt ID or PDB ID) and save the PDB file to your workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions about molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I download a protein structure PDB file using a gene name?▼

To download a protein structure PDB file using a gene name, the skill auto-detects the gene query, retrieves the matching structure, and saves the PDB file directly to your local workspace.

Can I retrieve a PDB file directly with a UniProt ID or PDB ID?▼

Yes, you can retrieve a PDB file directly with a UniProt ID or PDB ID; the skill automatically detects the input format and downloads the structure file to your local path.

What is the best way to fetch protein structures for comparative modeling?▼

The best way to fetch protein structures for comparative modeling is querying by gene name, UniProt ID, or PDB ID, which returns a local PDB file ready for downstream analysis pipelines.

Does this protein structure retrieval method work across diverse organisms?▼

Yes, this protein structure retrieval method works across diverse organisms and projects, supporting gene-name queries, UniProt-based lookups, and PDB ID retrieval for broad bioinformatics research.

How do I get the local file path after a protein structure download?▼

After a protein structure download, the skill returns a status, a message, and the local file path to the downloaded PDB file, allowing immediate integration into your downstream analysis.