opentargets

Query Open Targets Platform GraphQL API for target-disease associations and datatypeScores.

18|2|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/omar-A-hassan/medsci-agent --skill opentargets
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Skill: opentargets
Source: https://github.com/omar-A-hassan/medsci-agent/tree/main/.opencode/skills/opentargets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/omar-A-hassan/medsci-agent --skill opentargets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Open Targets Platform provides a centralized way to identify target-disease associations and genetic evidence from diverse data sources, enabling researchers to prioritize targets efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GraphQL API access to target data, associated diseases, and datatypeScores.
  • No API key required; flexible queries for enrichment and prioritization.
  • Use Case: Import Open Targets data into a research workflow to rank targets by evidence strength.

Quick Start

Query a target by Ensembl ID to retrieve associated diseases and datatypeScores.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentargets

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query target-disease associations using the Open Targets GraphQL API?

Retrieve target-disease associations and genetic evidence by querying the Open Targets GraphQL endpoint to return fields like approvedSymbol, associatedDiseases, and datatypeScores without requiring an API key.

Do I need an API key to access Open Targets Platform data for genetic evidence?

No API key is required to access Open Targets Platform data. You can query the GraphQL endpoint directly to retrieve target-disease associations, genetic evidence, and datatypeScores for drug discovery research.

Can I retrieve associated diseases for a specific target using an Ensembl ID?

Yes, you can query targets by Ensembl IDs via the Open Targets GraphQL endpoint to retrieve associated diseases and compare datatypeScores for drug discovery target prioritization.

What is the best way to compare genetic evidence across datatypes for drug discovery?

Comparing genetic evidence across datatypes is done by querying the Open Targets Platform GraphQL API to retrieve datatypeScores, allowing researchers to rank targets by evidence strength for drug discovery.

Does the Open Targets Skill support bioinformatics workflows for target prioritization?

Yes, the Open Targets Skill supports bioinformatics data-analysis workflows by querying target-disease associations and genetic evidence to rank and prioritize targets efficiently for biomedical research.