stangene

Map gene identifiers in single-cell transcriptomics datasets to standardized references.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/chansigit/stangene --skill stangene
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Skill: stangene
Source: https://github.com/chansigit/stangene/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chansigit/stangene --skill stangene

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, anndata, pyarrow, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of mapping diverse gene identifiers into a standardized set, enabling accurate cross-dataset comparisons.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gene Name Standardization: Harmonize gene symbols and IDs across various annotation sources for datasets like single-cell sequencing.
  • Reference Integration: Automatically build and load authoritative gene annotation databases such as HGNC and Ensembl.
  • Use Case: A researcher receives multiple scRNA-seq datasets with inconsistent gene annotations and needs uniform gene identifiers for analysis. This Skill performs a comprehensive mapping cascade to achieve standardization.

Quick Start

Invoke the stangene skill to harmonize gene identifiers in your dataset stored as 'dataset.h5ad' by specifying the species and output directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about stangene

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

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How do I harmonize inconsistent gene identifiers across multiple scRNA-seq datasets?

Harmonizing inconsistent gene identifiers across multiple scRNA-seq datasets requires mapping diverse gene symbols into a standardized set using authoritative databases like HGNC and Ensembl. This process ensures accurate cross-dataset comparisons through a comprehensive multi-tiered matching cascade.

What is the best way to standardize gene symbols in anndata h5ad files for integration workflows?

Standardizing gene symbols in anndata h5ad files involves parsing the data with pandas and pyarrow, then mapping identifiers against authoritative gene annotation databases. This builds uniform reference tables, ensuring data consistency for downstream bioinformatics integration workflows.

Why do I need pyarrow and pandas to map Ensembl IDs in single-cell transcriptomics data?

You need pyarrow and pandas to parse single-cell transcriptomics data and build reference tables for mapping Ensembl IDs. These libraries handle the data structures required to load authoritative gene annotation databases and execute the multi-tiered matching cascade effectively.

Can I use this approach to match gene names against HGNC databases for multiple species?

Yes, you can match gene names against HGNC databases for multiple species by specifying the species when invoking the harmonization process. The skill automatically loads the relevant authoritative gene annotation databases to perform the mapping.

When do I need gene identifier harmonization for single-cell sequencing analysis?

Gene identifier harmonization is needed when you receive multiple single-cell sequencing datasets with inconsistent gene annotations. Standardizing these identifiers into a uniform set is essential for achieving accurate cross-dataset comparisons and downstream analyses.

Does stangene handle multi-tiered matching for complex gene annotation sources?

Yes, stangene handles complex multi-tiered matching against authoritative gene annotation sources. It automates the recognition and mapping of diverse gene identifiers, ensuring standardization across various annotation sources for single-cell datasets.