{biopython}

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Provides Biopython workflows for sequence manipulation, file parsing (FASTA/GenBank/PDB), phylogenetics, and programmatic NCBI/PubMed access (Bio.Entrez). Supports batch processing, custom molecular-biology pipelines, BLAST automation, structure analysis, and motif analysis.

k-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills·1,845 installsBiopython License Agreement
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Packaging9 filesSKILL.md plus 8 moreDirectory Scan
External Dependencies1 possibleFrom one text matchDirectory Scan
Tool AccessNarrowA short, scoped allow-listFrontmatter
SafetyPass4 partner scansPartner Audits

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Partner Audits4 scans
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ProviderStatusLevelSummaryScanned
Gen Agent Trust HubpassSAFEThe biopython skill is a comprehensive molecular biology toolkit for AI agents. It provides procedural knowledge for sequence manipulation, structural analysis, and accessing reputable scientific databases like NCBI and PDB. The skill adheres to security best practices by recommending environment-based secret management, pinned dependency versions, and safe subprocess execution methods. It also includes explicit warnings regarding the handling of untrusted data files.2026-10-02
Socketpass—No alerts2026-10-02
SnykpassLOWRisk: LOW · No issues2026-10-02
ZeroLeakspassLOW1 finding · Score: 82/1002026-04-15

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Files
  • SKILL.md
  • references/advanced.md
  • references/alignment.md
  • references/blast.md
  • references/databases.md
  • references/phylogenetics.md
  • references/review.md
  • references/sequence_io.md
  • references/structure.md

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LicenseBiopython License Agreement
Tool permissions1 declared
Read Write Edit Bash
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RequiresPython3.10+NumPyandBiopython1.88.OptionalplottingrequiresMatplotliborReportLab.EntrezandwebBLASTrequirenetworkaccessandacontactemail;localBLASTMUSCLE5ClustalOmegaandDSSPrequireseparateexecutables.

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DimensionDirectory ScanAgent ReviewsInstaller ReportsPartner Audits
Safetyno flagspass
External Dependencies1 matchnonenone
Packaging40/100none
LicenseBiopython License Agreementnone
Tool Accessnarrownone
Real-World Fitnone
Writing Qualitynonenone
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