cross_species_genomics
Cross-Species Comparative Genomics - Compare genomes across species: Ensembl compara, alignment, gene trees, and NCBI taxonomy. Use this skill for comparative genomics tasks involving get info compara species sets get alignment region get genetree member symbol get taxonomy. Combines 4 tools from 2 SCP server(s).
Best use case
cross_species_genomics is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Cross-Species Comparative Genomics - Compare genomes across species: Ensembl compara, alignment, gene trees, and NCBI taxonomy. Use this skill for comparative genomics tasks involving get info compara species sets get alignment region get genetree member symbol get taxonomy. Combines 4 tools from 2 SCP server(s).
Teams using cross_species_genomics should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/cross_species_genomics/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How cross_species_genomics Compares
| Feature / Agent | cross_species_genomics | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Cross-Species Comparative Genomics - Compare genomes across species: Ensembl compara, alignment, gene trees, and NCBI taxonomy. Use this skill for comparative genomics tasks involving get info compara species sets get alignment region get genetree member symbol get taxonomy. Combines 4 tools from 2 SCP server(s).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Cross-Species Comparative Genomics
**Discipline**: Comparative Genomics | **Tools Used**: 4 | **Servers**: 2
## Description
Compare genomes across species: Ensembl compara, alignment, gene trees, and NCBI taxonomy.
## Tools Used
- **`get_info_compara_species_sets`** from `ensembl-server` (streamable-http) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/12/Origene-Ensembl`
- **`get_alignment_region`** from `ensembl-server` (streamable-http) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/12/Origene-Ensembl`
- **`get_genetree_member_symbol`** from `ensembl-server` (streamable-http) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/12/Origene-Ensembl`
- **`get_taxonomy`** from `ncbi-server` (streamable-http) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/9/Origene-NCBI`
## Workflow
1. Get compara species sets
2. Get genomic alignment
3. Get gene tree
4. Get taxonomy info
## Test Case
### Input
```json
{
"gene": "BRCA1",
"species": "homo_sapiens",
"region": "17:43044295-43125370"
}
```
### Expected Steps
1. Get compara species sets
2. Get genomic alignment
3. Get gene tree
4. Get taxonomy info
## Usage Example
> **Note:** Replace `sk-b04409a1-b32b-4511-9aeb-22980abdc05c` with your own SCP Hub API Key. You can obtain one from the [SCP Platform](https://scphub.intern-ai.org.cn).
```python
import asyncio
import json
from contextlib import AsyncExitStack
from mcp import ClientSession
from mcp.client.streamable_http import streamablehttp_client
from mcp.client.sse import sse_client
SERVERS = {
"ensembl-server": "https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/12/Origene-Ensembl",
"ncbi-server": "https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/9/Origene-NCBI"
}
async def connect(url, stack):
transport = streamablehttp_client(url=url, headers={"SCP-HUB-API-KEY": "sk-b04409a1-b32b-4511-9aeb-22980abdc05c"})
read, write, _ = await stack.enter_async_context(transport)
ctx = ClientSession(read, write)
session = await stack.enter_async_context(ctx)
await session.initialize()
return session
def parse(result):
try:
if hasattr(result, 'content') and result.content:
c = result.content[0]
if hasattr(c, 'text'):
try: return json.loads(c.text)
except: return c.text
return str(result)
except: return str(result)
async def main():
async with AsyncExitStack() as stack:
# Connect to required servers
sessions = {}
sessions["ensembl-server"] = await connect("https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/12/Origene-Ensembl", stack)
sessions["ncbi-server"] = await connect("https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/9/Origene-NCBI", stack)
# Execute workflow steps
# Step 1: Get compara species sets
result_1 = await sessions["ensembl-server"].call_tool("get_info_compara_species_sets", arguments={})
data_1 = parse(result_1)
print(f"Step 1 result: {json.dumps(data_1, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Step 2: Get genomic alignment
result_2 = await sessions["ensembl-server"].call_tool("get_alignment_region", arguments={})
data_2 = parse(result_2)
print(f"Step 2 result: {json.dumps(data_2, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Step 3: Get gene tree
result_3 = await sessions["ensembl-server"].call_tool("get_genetree_member_symbol", arguments={})
data_3 = parse(result_3)
print(f"Step 3 result: {json.dumps(data_3, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Step 4: Get taxonomy info
result_4 = await sessions["ncbi-server"].call_tool("get_taxonomy", arguments={})
data_4 = parse(result_4)
print(f"Step 4 result: {json.dumps(data_4, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Cleanup
print("Workflow complete!")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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