ensembl-database
Query Ensembl genome database REST API for 250+ species. Gene lookups, sequence retrieval, variant analysis, comparative genomics, orthologs, VEP predictions, for genomic research.
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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install scientific-skills-ensembl-databaseSetup by platform
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One-click setup for your editorRun in your project root
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install scientific-skills-ensembl-database --target claude-codeInstructions
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Frequently asked questions about ensembl-database
What does the ensembl-database skill do?
Query Ensembl genome database REST API for 250+ species. Gene lookups, sequence retrieval, variant analysis, comparative genomics, orthologs, VEP predictions, for genomic research. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.
How do I install the ensembl-database skill?
Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install scientific-skills-ensembl-database` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/scientific-skills-ensembl-database/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.
Which AI tools does ensembl-database work with?
ensembl-database runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.
Is the ensembl-database skill free?
Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.
How do I use ensembl-database after installing it?
In Claude Code, type `/scientific-skills-ensembl-database` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.
Can I share the ensembl-database skill with my team?
Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.