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kegg-database

Direct REST API access to KEGG (academic use only). Pathway analysis, gene-pathway mapping, metabolic pathways, drug interactions, ID conversion. For Python workflows with multiple databases, prefer bioservices. Use this for direct HTTP/RE

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  • Scientific
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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)

mkdir -p .claude/skills/kegg-database && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/skills__kegg-database.md -o .claude/skills/kegg-database/SKILL.md

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

Content

---
name: kegg-database
description: "Direct REST API access to KEGG (academic use only). Pathway analysis, gene-pathway mapping, metabolic pathways, drug interactions, ID conversion. For Python workflows with multiple databases, prefer bioservices. Use this for direct HTTP/REST work or KEGG-specific control."
---

# KEGG Database

## Overview

KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) is a comprehensive bioinformatics resource for biological pathway analysis and molecular interaction networks.

**Important**: KEGG API is made available only for academic use by academic users.

## When to

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

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