query-opentarget

Query the OpenTargets Platform GraphQL API for drug targets, disease associations, and therapeutic evidence.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026

Search Tags:#drug discovery #genetics #opentargets #pharmacology #disease research #target validation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill query-opentarget-yf8578

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Skill: query-opentarget
Source: https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics/tree/main/skills/query-opentarget
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yf8578/clawomics --skill query-opentarget-yf8578

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand the relationships between drugs, genetic targets, and diseases by querying the OpenTargets Platform.

Core Features & Use Cases

Drug Target Identification: Find potential drug targets for a given disease.
Disease Association: Discover diseases linked to a specific gene or target.
Therapeutic Evidence: Retrieve information on drugs associated with targets and their therapeutic evidence.
Use Case: A researcher investigating a rare genetic disorder can use this Skill to find known or potential drug targets and understand the disease's genetic basis.

Quick Start

Use the query-opentarget skill to find drug targets for Alzheimer's disease.

Frequently Asked Questions about query-opentarget

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I find potential drug targets for a specific disease?▼

To find potential drug targets for a specific disease, you can query the OpenTargets Platform GraphQL API to retrieve disease associations and identify linked genetic targets. This approach surfaces known and potential therapeutic targets for your research.

What is the best way to understand gene-disease links for drug discovery?▼

Understanding gene-disease links for drug discovery involves querying the OpenTargets Platform to map genetic targets to specific diseases. This retrieves therapeutic evidence that clarifies the genetic basis of disorders and highlights potential drug candidates.

Can I retrieve therapeutic evidence for a known pharmacological target?▼

Yes, you can retrieve therapeutic evidence for a known pharmacological target by querying the OpenTargets Platform. The API provides information on drugs associated with specific targets and the therapeutic evidence supporting their clinical use.

Does querying the OpenTargets Platform require network access?▼

Querying the OpenTargets Platform requires active network access to reach the OpenTargets GraphQL API endpoint. Without network connectivity, the Skill cannot retrieve drug target identifications, disease associations, or therapeutic evidence.

How do I validate therapeutic targets for rare genetic disorders?▼

To validate therapeutic targets for rare genetic disorders, query the OpenTargets API to discover diseases linked to a specific gene. This retrieves associated therapeutic evidence, helping researchers confirm target validity and understand the disease's genetic basis.