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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
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/InternScience/MolClaw --skill molclaw-protein-structure-retrieve
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.

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