tracking-taxonomy-updates

Track taxonomy updates from NCBI, GTDB, ICTV, and UniEuk into versioned provenance reports.

7|1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fmschulz/omics-skills --skill tracking-taxonomy-updates
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Skill: tracking-taxonomy-updates
Source: https://github.com/fmschulz/omics-skills/tree/main/skills/tracking-taxonomy-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fmschulz/omics-skills --skill tracking-taxonomy-updates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Track and reconcile taxonomy updates from major authorities (NCBI Taxonomy, GTDB, ICTV, and UniEuk) with versioned provenance to ensure reproducible naming and lineage assignments across studies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Versioned reports that summarize changes across domains (Bacteria, Archaea, viruses, and eukaryotes).
  • Provenance tracking of sources, release identifiers, and run dates to support auditability.
  • Cross-source conflict detection and guidance for updating downstream pipelines and databases.
  • Use case: researchers monitor GTDB vs NCBI taxonomy shifts to align taxids and lineage mappings for longitudinal analyses.

Quick Start

Pull taxonomy updates from authoritative sources for a defined domain and timeframe, then generate a versioned report with explicit provenance.

Frequently Asked Questions about tracking-taxonomy-updates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track taxonomy updates across NCBI, GTDB, ICTV, and UniEuk?

To track taxonomy updates across NCBI, GTDB, ICTV, and UniEuk, this skill reconciles shifts across these sources and generates a versioned provenance report with explicit dates and authorities.

How do I detect cross-source conflicts in taxonomy lineage assignments?

Detecting cross-source conflicts in taxonomy lineage assignments is handled by this skill's cross-source conflict detection feature, which flags discrepancies between authorities and provides guidance for downstream pipelines.

Can I generate a machine-readable versioned report for taxonomy provenance?

Yes, you can generate a machine-readable versioned report for taxonomy provenance that summarizes changes across domains like Bacteria and Archaea while ensuring stable identifiers and clear conflict flags.

What is the best way to align taxids and lineage mappings for longitudinal analyses?

The best way to align taxids and lineage mappings for longitudinal analyses is to monitor GTDB vs NCBI taxonomy shifts using this skill, which captures release identifiers and run dates to support auditability and reproducible naming.

Does tracking taxonomy updates require any external dependencies or components?

No, tracking taxonomy updates with this skill requires no external dependencies or components, allowing you to pull updates from authoritative sources and generate reports directly.

When do I need a versioned provenance report for taxonomy updates?

You need a versioned provenance report for taxonomy updates when ensuring reproducible naming and lineage assignments across studies, particularly when monitoring conflicting shifts across domains like viruses and eukaryotes.