# ngs-epigenomics-peaks

Routes ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN and CUT&Tag work to the right pipeline: QC, alignment, signal tracks, peak calling, consensus and differential peaks.

- skill · `type=skill` · Codex, ChatGPT · 2 installs · ★ 7604
- Author: OpenAI · official OpenAI repository
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/HEAD/plugins/ngs-analysis/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks

## What it does

This skill acts as a dispatcher. It first pins down the assay, the input files, organism and genome build, control samples, replicates and the peak type you want. Once the assay is clear, the request goes to a deep skill for that protocol: ATAC-seq to `ngs-atacseq-peaks-qc` with `nf-core/atacseq`, ChIP-seq to `ngs-chip-cutrun-peaks-qc` with `nf-core/chipseq`, and CUT&RUN or CUT&Tag to the same skill with `nf-core/cutandrun`. Direct MACS2 stays for narrow peak-calling jobs on BAMs you already have.

An environment check runs first: `python plugins/ngs-analysis/scripts/ngs_preflight.py --pipeline epigenomics_peaks --emit-install-plan`. For FASTQ intake and QC there is a shared package: `python plugins/ngs-analysis/scripts/run_fastq_assay_package.py --lane epigenomics_peaks --sample-sheet assay_samples.csv --execute`. It checks sample-sheet paths and read structure, runs seqkit stats and FastQC/MultiQC when present, and writes `peak_calling_readiness.json`. Alignment, signal tracks, TSS/FRiP, consensus and differential peaks still go through the assay-specific workflow.

The ATAC and ChIP/CUT&RUN runners also drop review files next to the TSV/JSON summaries: `qc/*_dashboard.html`, SVG plots for FRiP and peaks, insert-size SVGs, a browser-track preview HTML, UCSC track lines and IGV session files. Replicate and control metadata has to be carried through the sample sheet before you run the real analysis, or the pipeline will not line up the comparisons.

## Install

### Codex (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill ngs-epigenomics-peaks -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Claude Code

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill ngs-epigenomics-peaks -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install openai/plugins ngs-epigenomics-peaks
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/openai/plugins --path plugins/ngs-analysis/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/HEAD/plugins/ngs-analysis/skills/ngs-epigenomics-peaks/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- pick the right pipeline for a given epigenomics assay
- validate sample-sheet paths and read structure before a run
- produce a FASTQ QC report ahead of alignment
- get consensus and differential peaks
- open signal tracks in IGV or UCSC

## Example prompts
- Run the epigenomics preflight: `python plugins/ngs-analysis/scripts/ngs_preflight.py --pipeline epigenomics_peaks --emit-install-plan`
- I have ATAC-seq FASTQ, human, hg38, two replicates — what do I need for peak calling?
- Run FASTQ QC with `python plugins/ngs-analysis/scripts/run_fastq_assay_package.py --lane epigenomics_peaks --sample-sheet assay_samples.csv --execute`

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: ngs-epigenomics-peaks
description: Dispatch ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, or CUT&Tag requests to assay-specific QC, alignment, signal-track, peak-calling, consensus, and differential peak workflows.
---

# Epigenomics Peaks

Use this skill as the epigenomics dispatcher for ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, or CUT&Tag analysis. Hand off to the assay-specific deep skill once the assay type is known.

## Essential Inputs

Confirm:

- assay type
- FASTQ or BAM input
- organism and genome build
- blacklist file, if available
- control samples: input DNA, IgG, or spike-in
- biological replicates
- peak type: narrow, broad, accessibility, or protocol-specific
- desired outputs: QC report, peaks, consensus peaks, bigWigs, differential peaks

## Public Defaults

Choose the workflow by assay:

- ATAC-seq: `ngs-atacseq-peaks-qc` using `nf-core/atacseq` by default
- ChIP-seq: `ngs-chip-cutrun-peaks-qc` using `nf-core/chipseq` by default
- CUT&RUN or CUT&Tag: `ngs-chip-cutrun-peaks-qc` using `nf-core/cutandrun` by default

Use direct MACS2 only for focused peak-calling tasks from prepared BAMs.

## Preflight

```bash
python plugins/ngs-analysis/scripts/ngs_preflight.py --pipeline epigenomics_peaks --emit-install-plan
```

## Local Execution Package

For FASTQ intake/QC over ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, or CUT&Tag data, use the shared FASTQ assay package:

```bash
python plugins/ngs-analysis/scripts/run_fastq_assay_package.py \
  --lane epigenomics_peaks \
  --sample-sheet assay_samples.csv \
  --execute
```

This validates sample-sheet paths and read structure, runs seqkit stats and FastQC/MultiQC when available, and writes `peak_calling_readiness.json`. Full alignment, signal tracks, TSS/FRiP, consensus peaks, and differential analyses still route through the assay-specific workflow.

Assay-specific ATAC and ChIP/CUT&RUN runners now also emit native review files alongside TSV/JSON summaries: `qc/*_dashboard.html`, FRiP/peak SVG plots, insert-size SVG plots, browser-track preview HTML, UCSC track lines, and IGV session files.

## Kickoff Pattern

ATAC-seq preflight run:

```bash
nextflow run nf-core/atacseq \
  -profile test,docker \
  --outdir results/atacseq_test
```

ChIP-seq preflight run:

```bash
nextflow run nf-core/chipseq \
  -profile test,docker \
  --outdir results/chipseq_test
```

CUT&RUN/CUT&Tag preflight run:

```bash
````
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