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Clinical Variant Interpreter

AI-driven patient-to-trial matching for precision medicine and oncology. Given a patient profile (disease, molecular alterations, stage, prior treatments), discovers and ranks clinical trials from ClinicalTrials.gov using multi-dimensional matching across molecular eligibility, clinical criteria, drug-biomarker alignment, evidence strength, and geographic feasibility. Produces a quantitative Trial Match Score (0-100) per trial with tiered recommendations and a comprehensive markdown report. Use when oncologists, molecular tumor boards, or patients ask about clinical trial options for specific cancer types, biomarker profiles, or post-progression scenarios.

Provide differential diagnosis for patients with suspected rare diseases based on phenotype and genetic data. Matches symptoms to HPO terms, identifies candidate diseases from Orphanet/OMIM, prioritizes genes for testing, interprets variants of uncertain significance. Use when clinician asks about rare disease diagnosis, unexplained phenotypes, or genetic testing interpretation.

Build AI scientist systems using ToolUniverse Python SDK for scientific research. Use when users need to access 1000++ scientific tools through Python code, create scientific workflows, perform drug discovery, protein analysis, genomics analysis, literature research, or any computational biology task. Triggers include requests to use scientific tools programmatically, build research pipelines, analyze biological data, search literature, predict drug properties, or create AI-powered scientific workflows.

Retrieves gene expression and omics datasets from ArrayExpress and BioStudies with gene disambiguation, experiment quality assessment, and structured reports. Creates comprehensive dataset profiles with metadata, sample information, and download links. Use when users need expression data, omics datasets, or mention ArrayExpress (E-MTAB, E-GEOD) or BioStudies (S-BSST) accessions.

Analyze spatial transcriptomics data to map gene expression in tissue architecture. Supports 10x Visium, MERFISH, seqFISH, Slide-seq, and imaging-based platforms. Performs spatial clustering, domain identification, cell-cell proximity analysis, spatial gene expression patterns, tissue architecture mapping, and integration with single-cell data. Use when analyzing spatial transcriptomics datasets, studying tissue organization, identifying spatial expression patterns, mapping cell-cell interactions in tissue context, characterizing tumor microenvironment spatial structure, or integrating spatial and single-cell RNA-seq data for comprehensive tissue analysis.

Computational analysis framework for spatial multi-omics data integration. Given spatially variable genes (SVGs), spatial domain annotations, tissue type, and disease context from spatial transcriptomics/proteomics experiments (10x Visium, MERFISH, DBiTplus, SLIDE-seq, etc.), performs comprehensive biological interpretation including pathway enrichment, cell-cell interaction inference, druggable target identification, immune microenvironment characterization, and multi-modal integration. Produces a detailed markdown report with Spatial Omics Integration Score (0-100), domain-by-domain characterization, and validation recommendations. Uses 70+ ToolUniverse tools across 9 analysis phases. Use when users ask about spatial transcriptomics analysis, spatial omics interpretation, tissue heterogeneity, spatial gene expression patterns, tumor microenvironment mapping, tissue zonation, or cell-cell communication from spatial data.

Retrieves protein structure data from RCSB PDB, PDBe, and AlphaFold with protein disambiguation, quality assessment, and comprehensive structural profiles. Creates detailed structure reports with experimental metadata, ligand information, and download links. Use when users need protein structures, 3D models, crystallography data, or mention PDB IDs (4-character codes like 1ABC) or UniProt accessions.

Automatically discover life science APIs online, create ToolUniverse tools, validate them, and prepare integration PRs. Performs gap analysis to identify missing tool categories, web searches for APIs, automated tool creation using devtu-create-tool patterns, validation with devtu-fix-tool, and git workflow management. Use when expanding ToolUniverse coverage, adding new API integrations, or systematically discovering scientific resources.

Identify drug repurposing candidates using ToolUniverse for target-based, compound-based, and disease-driven strategies. Searches existing drugs for new therapeutic indications by analyzing targets, bioactivity, safety profiles, and literature evidence. Use when exploring drug repurposing opportunities, finding new indications for approved drugs, or when users mention drug repositioning, off-label uses, or therapeutic alternatives.

Install and configure ToolUniverse for any use case — MCP server (chat-based), CLI (command line with 9 subcommands), or Python SDK (Coding API with 3 calling patterns). Covers uv/uvx setup, MCP configuration for 12+ AI clients (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Trae, Cline, etc.), full CLI reference (tu list/grep/find/info/run/test/status/build/serve), Coding API quickstart, agentic tools, code executor, API key walkthrough, skill installation, and upgrading. Use when user asks how to set up ToolUniverse, which access mode to use (MCP vs CLI vs SDK), configuring MCP servers, using the CLI, troubleshooting installation, upgrading, or mentions installing ToolUniverse or setting up scientific tools. Also triggers for "how do I use ToolUniverse", "what's the best way to access tools", "command line", "tu command", "coding API", "tu build".

Comprehensive metabolomics research skill for identifying metabolites, analyzing studies, and searching metabolomics databases. Integrates HMDB (220k+ metabolites), MetaboLights, Metabolomics Workbench, and PubChem. Use when asked to identify or annotate metabolites (HMDB IDs, chemical properties, pathways), retrieve metabolomics study information from MetaboLights (MTBLS*) or Metabolomics Workbench (ST*), search for studies by keywords or disease, or generate comprehensive metabolomics research reports.

Search and retrieve clinical practice guidelines across 12+ authoritative sources including NICE, WHO, ADA, AHA/ACC, NCCN, SIGN, CPIC, CMA, CTFPHC, GIN, MAGICapp, PubMed, EuropePMC, TRIP, and OpenAlex. Covers disease management, cardiology, oncology, diabetes, pharmacogenomics, and more. Use when users ask about clinical guidelines, treatment recommendations, standard of care, evidence-based medicine, or drug-gene dosing recommendations.

Add custom local tools to ToolUniverse and use them alongside the 1000+ built-in tools. Use this skill when a user wants to: create their own tool for a private or custom API, add a local tool to their workspace, integrate an internal service with ToolUniverse, or use a custom tool via the MCP server or Python API. Covers both the JSON config approach (easiest, no Python needed) and the Python class approach (full control). Also covers how to verify tools loaded correctly and how to call them. Also covers the plugin package approach for reusable, shareable, pip-installable tool sets.

Comprehensive literature deep research across any academic domain using 120+ ToolUniverse tools. Conducts subject disambiguation, systematic literature search with citation network expansion, evidence grading (T1-T4), and structured theme extraction. Produces detailed reports with mandatory completeness checklists, integrated models, and testable hypotheses. Use when users need thorough literature reviews, target/drug/disease profiles, topic deep-dives, claim verification, or systematic evidence synthesis. Supports biomedical (genes, proteins, drugs, diseases), computer science, social science, and general academic topics. For single factoid questions, uses a fast verification mode with inline answer.

Provide comprehensive clinical interpretation of somatic mutations in cancer. Given a gene symbol + variant (e.g., EGFR L858R, BRAF V600E) and optional cancer type, performs multi-database analysis covering clinical evidence (CIViC), mutation prevalence (cBioPortal), therapeutic associations (OpenTargets, ChEMBL, FDA), resistance mechanisms, clinical trials, prognostic impact, and pathway context. Generates an evidence-graded markdown report with actionable recommendations for precision oncology. Use when oncologists, molecular tumor boards, or researchers ask about treatment options for specific cancer mutations, resistance mechanisms, or clinical trial matching.

Comprehensive patient stratification for precision medicine by integrating genomic, clinical, and therapeutic data. Given a disease/condition, genomic data (germline variants, somatic mutations, expression), and optional clinical parameters, performs multi-phase analysis covering disease disambiguation, genetic risk assessment, disease-specific molecular stratification, pharmacogenomic profiling, comorbidity/DDI risk, pathway analysis, clinical evidence and guideline mapping, clinical trial matching, and integrated outcome prediction. Generates a quantitative Precision Medicine Risk Score (0-100) with risk tier assignment, treatment algorithm, pharmacogenomic guidance, clinical trial matches, and monitoring plan.

Comprehensive systems biology and pathway analysis using multiple pathway databases (Reactome, KEGG, WikiPathways, Pathway Commons, BioModels). Performs pathway enrichment, protein-pathway mapping, keyword searches, and systems-level analysis. Use when analyzing gene sets, exploring biological pathways, or investigating systems-level biology.

Predict patient response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) using multi-biomarker integration. Given a cancer type, somatic mutations, and optional biomarkers (TMB, PD-L1, MSI status), performs systematic analysis across 11 phases covering TMB classification, neoantigen burden estimation, MSI/MMR assessment, PD-L1 evaluation, immune microenvironment profiling, mutation-based resistance/sensitivity prediction, clinical evidence retrieval, and multi-biomarker score integration. Generates a quantitative ICI Response Score (0-100), response likelihood tier, specific ICI drug recommendations with evidence, resistance risk factors, and a monitoring plan. Use when oncologists ask about immunotherapy eligibility, checkpoint inhibitor selection, or biomarker-guided ICI treatment decisions.

Router skill for ToolUniverse tasks. First checks if specialized tooluniverse skills (58+ skills covering disease/drug/target research, clinical decision support, genomics, epigenomics, chemical safety, systems biology, and more) can solve the problem, then falls back to general strategies for using 1400+ scientific tools. Covers tool discovery, multi-hop queries, comprehensive research workflows, disambiguation, evidence grading, and report generation. Use when users need to research any scientific topic, find biological data, or explore drug/target/disease relationships.

Production-ready VCF processing, variant annotation, mutation analysis, and structural variant (SV/CNV) interpretation for bioinformatics questions. Parses VCF files (streaming, large files), classifies mutation types (missense, nonsense, synonymous, frameshift, splice, intronic, intergenic) and structural variants (deletions, duplications, inversions, translocations), applies VAF/depth/quality/consequence filters, annotates with ClinVar/dbSNP/gnomAD/CADD via ToolUniverse, interprets SV/CNV clinical significance using ClinGen dosage sensitivity scores, computes variant statistics, and generates reports. Solves questions like "What fraction of variants with VAF < 0.3 are missense?", "How many non-reference variants remain after filtering intronic/intergenic?", "What is the pathogenicity of this deletion affecting BRCA1?", or "Which dosage-sensitive genes overlap this CNV?". Use when processing VCF files, annotating variants, filtering by VAF/depth/consequence, classifying mutations, interpreting structural variants, assessing CNV pathogenicity, comparing cohorts, or answering variant analysis questions.

Comprehensive antibody engineering and optimization for therapeutic development. Covers humanization, affinity maturation, developability assessment, and immunogenicity prediction. Use when asked to optimize antibodies, humanize sequences, or engineer therapeutic antibodies from lead to clinical candidate.

Discover novel small molecule binders for protein targets using structure-based and ligand-based approaches. Creates actionable reports with candidate compounds, ADMET profiles, and synthesis feasibility. Use when users ask to find small molecules for a target, identify novel binders, perform virtual screening, or need hit-to-lead compound identification.

Secure environment variable management with Varlock. Use when handling secrets, API keys, credentials, or any sensitive configuration. Ensures secrets are never exposed in terminals, logs, traces, or Claude's context. Trigger phrases include "environment variables", "secrets", ".env", "API key", "credentials", "sensitive", "Varlock".