opentrons-integration

Automate pipetting workflows on Opentrons Flex and OT-2 robots.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill opentrons-integration-robotlearning123
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Skill: opentrons-integration
Source: https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/opentrons-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill opentrons-integration-robotlearning123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires opentrons, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation and execution of complex pipetting workflows on Opentrons robots, automating liquid handling tasks for efficient laboratory processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Protocol Automation: Generate Opentrons Protocol API v2 protocols for precise and automated pipetting workflows.
  • Hardware Control: Interface with hardware modules like pipettes, heaters, and thermocyclers for temperature control and liquid handling.
  • Labware Management: Configure labware for pipetting tasks, including plate loading, tip racks, and adapters.
  • Use Case: Ideal for researchers and lab technicians looking to automate high-throughput tasks such as PCR setup, serial dilutions, and plate replication to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Quick Start

Use the opentrons-integration skill to load a pipette and tip rack, then program the robot to dispense 100 µL of liquid from well A1 in 'plate1' to well B1 in 'plate2'.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentrons-integration

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

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How do I automate pipetting workflows on Opentrons robots?

Automate pipetting workflows by generating Opentrons Protocol API v2 protocols to control liquid handling, hardware modules, and labware configurations on Opentrons Flex and OT-2 robots for high-throughput research tasks.

Can I control hardware modules like thermocyclers for PCR setup on an OT-2 robot?

Yes, you can control hardware modules like thermocyclers and heaters for PCR setup on an OT-2 robot by interfacing with Opentrons Protocol API v2 to manage temperature control during liquid handling workflows.

What's the best way to configure labware for automated plate replication?

Configure labware for automated plate replication by defining plate loading, tip racks, and adapters within Opentrons Protocol API v2, enabling the robot to accurately map wells for dispensing and aspirating liquids.

Does this Opentrons integration support serial dilutions and genomics research?

This Opentrons integration supports serial dilutions and genomics research by automating precise liquid handling workflows, allowing researchers to program high-throughput pipetting tasks for drug discovery and proteomics applications.

How do I program an Opentrons robot to transfer liquid between specific plate wells?

Program an Opentrons robot to transfer liquid between specific wells by loading a pipette and tip rack, then using Opentrons Protocol API v2 to specify exact volume transfers, such as dispensing 100 µL from well A1 to well B1.