epigraphdb-skill — Codex skill: what it does, how to install
This skill sends requests to EpiGraphDB and turns the responses into concise summaries. Use it to look up ontology, literature, Mendelian randomization, gene-drug, and support-path evidence.
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill epigraphdb-skill -a codexWhat epigraphdb-skill does
The skill queries the EpiGraphDB API and returns a concise Markdown summary. It covers ontology, literature, Mendelian randomization, gene-drug links, and evidence paths. List requests start with a cap of 10 items; that cap can be lowered when a response is likely to expand quickly.
Every request runs through scripts/rest_request.py, which accepts JSON containing the API base address and request path, with optional parameters and response settings. The ping, builds, and meta/api-endpoints paths can check availability. To get the full response, enable raw output saving and provide a file path. Python and the script are required; without the script, the skill cannot make requests.
What it helps with
- look up ontology links for a GWAS trait
- list drugs associated with a gene
- check gene-drug evidence paths
- summarize Mendelian randomization results
- retrieve literature linked to GWAS
Example prompts for the agent
- Find ontology links for asthma in GWAS and EFO, then summarize them.
- List drugs associated with IL6R and give me a concise summary.
- Check EpiGraphDB availability and summarize the response.
How to install epigraphdb-skill
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill epigraphdb-skill -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/epigraphdb-skill/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill epigraphdb-skill -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/epigraphdb-skill/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/epigraphdb-skill/
Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/epigraphdb-skill/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install openai/plugins epigraphdb-skill2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/epigraphdb-skill/SKILL.mdPlatform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/openai/plugins --path plugins/life-science-research/skills/epigraphdb-skillManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/epigraphdb-skill/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Claude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about epigraphdb-skill
How do I install epigraphdb-skill in Codex?
Run npx skills add openai/plugins --skill epigraphdb-skill -a codex.
What does epigraphdb-skill do?
It queries EpiGraphDB through a script and returns concise summaries of ontology, literature, Mendelian randomization, gene-drug links, and evidence paths.
What does epigraphdb-skill need to run?
It needs Python and scripts/rest_request.py. Requests are passed to the script as JSON with the required base_url and path fields.