query-geo

Query NCBI GEO for public RNA-seq and microarray datasets by keyword, organism, or accession number.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill query-geo-yf8578
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Skill: query-geo
Source: https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics/tree/main/skills/query-geo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill query-geo-yf8578

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers quickly find publicly available gene expression datasets (RNA-seq, microarray) from the NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, streamlining the process of data discovery for biological studies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search GEO Datasets: Find datasets by keywords, organism, or specific GEO accession numbers (GSE/GDS).
  • Retrieve Dataset Summaries: Get titles, platforms, sample counts, and summaries for found datasets.
  • Use Case: A researcher investigating breast cancer can use this Skill to find relevant RNA-seq datasets, view their summaries, and get direct links to the GEO entries for further investigation.

Quick Start

Use the query-geo skill to find RNA-seq datasets related to breast cancer in humans.

Frequently Asked Questions about query-geo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find public gene expression datasets in NCBI GEO?

Search the NCBI GEO database by keywords, organism, or specific accession numbers to find public gene expression datasets. This retrieves RNA-seq and microarray dataset summaries, including titles, platforms, sample counts, and direct URLs.

Can I search for RNA-seq datasets using a specific GEO accession number?

Yes, you can search for RNA-seq datasets using specific GEO accession numbers like GSE or GDS. Querying these identifiers directly retrieves the corresponding dataset summaries, sample counts, platform details, and direct links to the GEO entries.

What information is included in the GEO dataset summaries retrieved by this search?

The GEO dataset summaries retrieved include titles, platform details, sample counts, and descriptive summaries of the studies. You also receive direct URLs linking to the original GEO entries for accessing the raw gene expression data.

How do I locate microarray data for a specific organism in the GEO database?

You can locate microarray data for a specific organism in the GEO database by running a query filtered by organism name and relevant keywords. The search returns matching dataset summaries with sample counts and direct links to the GEO entries.

Does this GEO query tool work for both RNA-seq and microarray data?

Yes, this GEO query tool works for both RNA-seq and microarray data. It queries the NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus database to find public gene expression datasets across both technologies, returning summaries and direct URLs for each.

What is the best way to find human breast cancer RNA-seq datasets on GEO?

The best way to find human breast cancer RNA-seq datasets on GEO is to query using combined keywords like breast cancer, human, and RNA-seq. This retrieves relevant dataset summaries, sample counts, platform details, and direct GEO entry URLs.