open-targets-platform

Query Open Targets GraphQL API for drug-target and disease associations with evidence.

130|4|Updated Mar 13, 2026

Search Tags:#drug discovery #evidence #graph-ql #drug-target #target information #open targets #indications

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npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill open-targets-platform

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Skill: open-targets-platform
Source: https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw/tree/main/skills/dti/open_targets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill open-targets-platform

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Open Targets provides integrated evidence linking drugs, targets, and diseases. This skill makes it easy to retrieve those associations with supporting data in a consistent format.

Core Features & Use Cases

Auto-detects input entities (drug IDs, Ensembl IDs, or free-text terms) and returns compact summaries.
Supports single and batch queries to fetch target, drug, and disease associations with evidence.
Returns structured fields such as symbol, name, biotype, indications, and top diseases for downstream reasoning.

Quick Start

Query Open Targets for a drug, target, or disease to retrieve associations and evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about open-targets-platform

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I retrieve drug-target evidence and disease associations from Open Targets?▼

To retrieve drug-target evidence and disease associations from Open Targets, query the platform using auto-detected Ensembl IDs, ChEMBL IDs, or free-text terms to return structured fields like symbol, name, and biotype.

Can I batch query multiple drug IDs and Ensembl IDs for target information?▼

Yes, you can batch query multiple drug IDs and Ensembl IDs for target information. The system auto-detects input entities and supports batch queries to fetch target, drug, and disease associations with supporting evidence.

What data fields are returned when searching for drug-target indications?▼

Searching for drug-target indications returns structured data fields including symbol, name, biotype, indications, and top diseases, delivering compact summaries suitable for downstream reasoning and analysis.

How to query Open Targets using a GraphQL API for disease associations?▼

To query Open Targets for disease associations, use the exposed GraphQL API functions for target info, drug info, and free-text search, which auto-detect input entities and return structured association results.

What is the best way to find target information for drug discovery using free-text terms?▼

The best way to find target information for drug discovery using free-text terms is to leverage the auto-detection feature, which processes free text and returns compact, structured results with evidence and sources.

When should I not use a GraphQL API for fetching drug-target evidence?▼

You should not use a GraphQL API for fetching drug-target evidence if you require raw, unstructured database dumps, as this approach specifically delivers compact, structured fields curated for downstream reasoning.