msa-structure-prediction-pipeline

Chain MSA-Search and OpenFold3 NIM microservices to predict protein structures.

413|62|Updated Jun 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-BioNeMo/bionemo-agent-toolkit --skill msa-structure-prediction-pipeline
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: msa-structure-prediction-pipeline
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA-BioNeMo/bionemo-agent-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/bionemo-agent-toolkit/skills/msa-structure-prediction-pipeline
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-BioNeMo/bionemo-agent-toolkit --skill msa-structure-prediction-pipeline

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of predicting protein structures with high accuracy by automating the complex, multi-step process of searching for evolutionary homologs and performing structure prediction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Pipeline: Chains MSA-Search and OpenFold3 to ensure predictions are informed by evolutionary context.
  • Flexible Configuration: Supports both hosted NVIDIA NIM endpoints and local Docker deployments for data privacy.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to predict the structure of a novel protein sequence; this skill automatically retrieves the necessary MSA from UniRef30 and generates a high-confidence PDB structure.

Quick Start

Use the msa-structure-prediction-pipeline skill to predict the structure of the protein sequence provided in the user prompt using the hosted NIM endpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions about msa-structure-prediction-pipeline

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

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How do I predict protein structure using MSA search results?

Predicting protein structure using MSA search results involves chaining MSA-Search and OpenFold3 NIM microservices to retrieve evolutionary homologs from UniRef30 and generate high-confidence PDB structural models.

What is MSA-informed protein structure prediction?

MSA-informed protein structure prediction is a process that uses multiple sequence alignment data from evolutionary homologs to guide folding algorithms, ensuring high-accuracy structural models for single proteins and multi-chain complexes.

Do I need NGC API credentials to run the protein structure prediction pipeline?

Yes, you need valid NGC API credentials and access to BioNeMo NIM endpoints to run the protein structure prediction pipeline, unless you configure the skill to use local Docker deployments for data privacy.

Can I predict multi-chain protein complexes with OpenFold3?

Yes, you can predict multi-chain protein complexes with OpenFold3 through this pipeline, which facilitates the generation of MSA-informed structural models for both single proteins and multi-chain complexes.

Can I use local Docker deployments for protein folding to ensure data privacy?

Yes, you can use local Docker deployments for protein folding to ensure data privacy, as the skill supports flexible configuration for both hosted NVIDIA NIM endpoints and local Docker environments.