# ensembl-database

> Query Ensembl genome database REST API for 250+ species. Gene lookups, sequence retrieval, variant analysis, comparative genomics, orthologs, VEP predictio

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- Category: Scientific
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An open-source community component, curated and adapted by Doutor AI.

## What it does and how to use it

A **skill** that teaches Claude Code to do scientific tasks well. It is packaged knowledge the model uses whenever it is relevant.

1. Install the skill (command above).
2. In Claude Code, describe what you need - the skill turns on by itself when the context fits.
3. No commands to memorize: you talk in plain language and the skill does the rest.

## Install (Claude Code)

```bash
mkdir -p .claude/skills/ensembl-database && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/skills__ensembl-database.md -o .claude/skills/ensembl-database/SKILL.md
```

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

## Content

```
---
name: ensembl-database
description: "Query Ensembl genome database REST API for 250+ species. Gene lookups, sequence retrieval, variant analysis, comparative genomics, orthologs, VEP predictions, for genomic research."
---

# Ensembl Database

## Overview

Access and query the Ensembl genome database, a comprehensive resource for vertebrate genomic data maintained by EMBL-EBI. The database provides gene annotations, sequences, variants, regulatory information, and comparative genomics data for over 250 species. Current release is 115 (September 2025).

## When to Use This Skill

This skill

- 🔒 Full content on the Pro plan (€7.99/month) -
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