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Bio Research Plugin

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Connect to preclinical research tools and databases (literature search, genomics analysis, target prioritization) to accelerate early-stage life sciences R&D

6 Skills 0 MCPs
Purpose

Accelerate early-stage life sciences R&D by providing a unified interface to connect with preclinical research tools, databases, and analysis pipelines.

Features

  • Literature search and preprint access
  • Genomics analysis and variant calling
  • Drug target discovery and prioritization
  • Single-cell RNA-seq QC and analysis
  • Bioinformatics pipeline execution (nf-core)
  • Laboratory instrument data conversion to ASM format
  • Framework for scientific problem selection and strategy

Use Cases

  • Reviewing biomedical literature for research topics
  • Analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data for quality control
  • Running standard bioinformatics pipelines for gene expression or variant calling
  • Converting lab instrument outputs into standardized Allotrope format
  • Developing research strategies and troubleshooting project problems

Non-Goals

  • Performing wet-lab experiments
  • Managing cloud computing infrastructure
  • Replacing specialized bioinformatics software
  • Providing real-time clinical decision support

Workflow

  1. Explore literature, chemical databases, and clinical trials.
  2. Run quality control on single-cell RNA-seq data.
  3. Execute standard bioinformatics pipelines (RNA-seq, WGS/WES, ATAC-seq).
  4. Convert laboratory instrument data to Allotrope ASM format.
  5. Analyze single-cell omics data using deep learning models (scVI, scANVI, etc.).
  6. Apply systematic frameworks for research problem selection and strategic decision-making.

Scope

  • warning:Single responsibility principleThe plugin bundles a very broad range of capabilities including literature search, genomics, target prioritization, lab instrument data conversion, and scientific strategy, which stretches the definition of a single coherent domain.
  • warning:Tool surface sizeThe plugin bundles a large number of MCP servers (11+2 optional) and 5 distinct analysis skills, leading to a very broad tool surface that could challenge precise invocation.

Documentation

  • info:Configuration & parameter referenceWhile the README provides high-level workflow descriptions, detailed parameter documentation for each skill or MCP server's specific configurations is not explicitly provided.

Trust

  • warning:Issues AttentionIn the last 90 days, 29 issues were opened and 4 were closed, indicating a slow response rate to user issues.

Invocation

  • warning:Overlapping near-synonym toolsMultiple MCP servers are aliased with the same placeholder like '~~literature' and '~~data repository', which could lead to ambiguity if not handled carefully by the agent.
  • warning:Name collisionsThe use of generic placeholders like '~~literature' and '~~data repository' for multiple MCP servers introduces a risk of name collisions and ambiguity for the agent.

Installation

First, add the marketplace

/plugin marketplace add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins
/plugin install bio-research@knowledge-work-plugins

Contains 6 extensions

Skill (6)

Instrument Data To Allotrope Skill

Convert laboratory instrument output files (PDF, CSV, Excel, TXT) to Allotrope Simple Model (ASM) JSON format or flattened 2D CSV. Use this skill when scientists need to standardize instrument data for LIMS systems, data lakes, or downstream analysis. Supports auto-detection of instrument types. Outputs include full ASM JSON, flattened CSV for easy import, and exportable Python code for data engineers. Common triggers include converting instrument files, standardizing lab data, preparing data for upload to LIMS/ELN systems, or generating parser code for production pipelines.

96
Nextflow Development Skill

Run nf-core bioinformatics pipelines (rnaseq, sarek, atacseq) on sequencing data. Use when analyzing RNA-seq, WGS/WES, or ATAC-seq data—either local FASTQs or public datasets from GEO/SRA. Triggers on nf-core, Nextflow, FASTQ analysis, variant calling, gene expression, differential expression, GEO reanalysis, GSE/GSM/SRR accessions, or samplesheet creation.

98
Scientific Problem Selection Skill

This skill should be used when scientists need help with research problem selection, project ideation, troubleshooting stuck projects, or strategic scientific decisions. Use this skill when users ask to pitch a new research idea, work through a project problem, evaluate project risks, plan research strategy, navigate decision trees, or get help choosing what scientific problem to work on. Typical requests include "I have an idea for a project", "I'm stuck on my research", "help me evaluate this project", "what should I work on", or "I need strategic advice about my research".

93
Scvi Tools Deep Learning Skill Skill

Deep learning for single-cell analysis using scvi-tools. This skill should be used when users need (1) data integration and batch correction with scVI/scANVI, (2) ATAC-seq analysis with PeakVI, (3) CITE-seq multi-modal analysis with totalVI, (4) multiome RNA+ATAC analysis with MultiVI, (5) spatial transcriptomics deconvolution with DestVI, (6) label transfer and reference mapping with scANVI/scArches, (7) RNA velocity with veloVI, or (8) any deep learning-based single-cell method. Triggers include mentions of scVI, scANVI, totalVI, PeakVI, MultiVI, DestVI, veloVI, sysVI, scArches, variational autoencoder, VAE, batch correction, data integration, multi-modal, CITE-seq, multiome, reference mapping, latent space.

75
Single Cell Rna Qc Skill

Performs quality control on single-cell RNA-seq data (.h5ad or .h5 files) using scverse best practices with MAD-based filtering and comprehensive visualizations. Use when users request QC analysis, filtering low-quality cells, assessing data quality, or following scverse/scanpy best practices for single-cell analysis.

75
Start Skill

Set up your bio-research environment and explore available tools. Use when first getting oriented with the plugin, checking which literature, drug-discovery, or visualization MCP servers are connected, or surveying available analysis skills before starting a new project.

78

Quality Score

76 /100
Analyzed 5 days ago

Trust Signals

Last commit5 days ago
Stars12.1k
LicenseApache-2.0
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