open-targets-platform

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

130|4|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill open-targets-platform
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.