protein_similarity_search
Protein Similarity Search - Search for similar proteins: extract sequence from PDB, search structures with FoldSeek, find homologs with STRING, and check UniProt. Use this skill for bioinformatics tasks involving extract pdb sequence foldseek search get best similarity hits between species search uniprotkb entries. Combines 4 tools from 3 SCP server(s).
Best use case
protein_similarity_search is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Protein Similarity Search - Search for similar proteins: extract sequence from PDB, search structures with FoldSeek, find homologs with STRING, and check UniProt. Use this skill for bioinformatics tasks involving extract pdb sequence foldseek search get best similarity hits between species search uniprotkb entries. Combines 4 tools from 3 SCP server(s).
Teams using protein_similarity_search 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/protein_similarity_search/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How protein_similarity_search Compares
| Feature / Agent | protein_similarity_search | 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?
Protein Similarity Search - Search for similar proteins: extract sequence from PDB, search structures with FoldSeek, find homologs with STRING, and check UniProt. Use this skill for bioinformatics tasks involving extract pdb sequence foldseek search get best similarity hits between species search uniprotkb entries. Combines 4 tools from 3 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
# Protein Similarity Search
**Discipline**: Bioinformatics | **Tools Used**: 4 | **Servers**: 3
## Description
Search for similar proteins: extract sequence from PDB, search structures with FoldSeek, find homologs with STRING, and check UniProt.
## Tools Used
- **`extract_pdb_sequence`** from `server-1` (sse) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/1/VenusFactory`
- **`foldseek_search`** from `server-1` (sse) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/1/VenusFactory`
- **`get_best_similarity_hits_between_species`** from `string-server` (streamable-http) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/6/Origene-STRING`
- **`search_uniprotkb_entries`** from `uniprot-server` (streamable-http) - `https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/10/Origene-UniProt`
## Workflow
1. Extract sequence from PDB
2. Search similar structures via FoldSeek
3. Find cross-species homologs with STRING
4. Search UniProt for related entries
## Test Case
### Input
```json
{
"pdb_id": "1AKE"
}
```
### Expected Steps
1. Extract sequence from PDB
2. Search similar structures via FoldSeek
3. Find cross-species homologs with STRING
4. Search UniProt for related entries
## 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 = {
"server-1": "https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/1/VenusFactory",
"string-server": "https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/6/Origene-STRING",
"uniprot-server": "https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/10/Origene-UniProt"
}
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["server-1"] = await connect("https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/1/VenusFactory", stack)
sessions["string-server"] = await connect("https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/6/Origene-STRING", stack)
sessions["uniprot-server"] = await connect("https://scp.intern-ai.org.cn/api/v1/mcp/10/Origene-UniProt", stack)
# Execute workflow steps
# Step 1: Extract sequence from PDB
result_1 = await sessions["server-1"].call_tool("extract_pdb_sequence", arguments={})
data_1 = parse(result_1)
print(f"Step 1 result: {json.dumps(data_1, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Step 2: Search similar structures via FoldSeek
result_2 = await sessions["server-1"].call_tool("foldseek_search", arguments={})
data_2 = parse(result_2)
print(f"Step 2 result: {json.dumps(data_2, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Step 3: Find cross-species homologs with STRING
result_3 = await sessions["string-server"].call_tool("get_best_similarity_hits_between_species", arguments={})
data_3 = parse(result_3)
print(f"Step 3 result: {json.dumps(data_3, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False)[:500]}")
# Step 4: Search UniProt for related entries
result_4 = await sessions["uniprot-server"].call_tool("search_uniprotkb_entries", 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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