Agent skill

bio-microbiome-functional-prediction

Predict metagenome functional content from 16S rRNA marker gene data using PICRUSt2. Infer KEGG, MetaCyc, and EC abundances from ASV tables. Use when functional profiling is needed from 16S data without shotgun metagenomics sequencing.

Stars 2,009
Forks 275

Install this agent skill to your Project

npx add-skill https://github.com/FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills/tree/main/skills/bio-microbiome-functional-prediction

SKILL.md

Version Compatibility

Reference examples tested with: Biostrings 2.70+, ggplot2 3.5+, pandas 2.2+, phyloseq 1.46+, scanpy 1.10+

Before using code patterns, verify installed versions match. If versions differ:

  • Python: pip show <package> then help(module.function) to check signatures
  • R: packageVersion('<pkg>') then ?function_name to verify parameters
  • CLI: <tool> --version then <tool> --help to confirm flags

If code throws ImportError, AttributeError, or TypeError, introspect the installed package and adapt the example to match the actual API rather than retrying.

Functional Prediction with PICRUSt2

"Predict functional pathways from my 16S data" → Infer metagenome functional content from marker gene (16S/ITS) ASV tables using phylogenetic placement and gene content prediction.

  • CLI: picrust2_pipeline.py -s seqs.fna -i table.biom -o output/

Prepare Input Files

r
library(phyloseq)
library(Biostrings)

ps <- readRDS('phyloseq_object.rds')

# Export ASV table (samples as columns)
otu <- as.data.frame(otu_table(ps))
if (!taxa_are_rows(ps)) otu <- t(otu)
write.table(otu, 'asv_table.tsv', sep = '\t', quote = FALSE)

# Export ASV sequences as FASTA
seqs <- refseq(ps)  # Or extract from ASV names if stored there
writeXStringSet(seqs, 'asv_seqs.fasta')

Run PICRUSt2 Pipeline

bash
# Full pipeline (place sequences, predict functions, metagenome inference)
picrust2_pipeline.py \
    -s asv_seqs.fasta \
    -i asv_table.tsv \
    -o picrust2_output \
    -p 4 \
    --stratified \
    --per_sequence_contrib

# Output files:
# - pathway_abundance.tsv (MetaCyc pathways)
# - KO_metagenome_out/pred_metagenome_unstrat.tsv (KEGG orthologs)
# - EC_metagenome_out/pred_metagenome_unstrat.tsv (EC numbers)

Step-by-Step Pipeline

Goal: Predict functional metagenome content from 16S ASVs using the full PICRUSt2 pipeline with explicit control over each step.

Approach: Place ASV sequences into a reference tree, predict gene content via hidden-state prediction, infer per-sample metagenome abundances, and reconstruct MetaCyc pathways.

bash
# 1. Place sequences in reference tree
place_seqs.py -s asv_seqs.fasta -o placed_seqs.tre -p 4

# 2. Hidden state prediction (gene content)
hsp.py -i 16S -t placed_seqs.tre -o marker_nsti_predicted.tsv -m pic -n

# 3. Predict gene families (KO)
hsp.py -i KO -t placed_seqs.tre -o KO_predicted.tsv -m pic

# 4. Metagenome inference
metagenome_pipeline.py \
    -i asv_table.tsv \
    -m marker_nsti_predicted.tsv \
    -f KO_predicted.tsv \
    -o KO_metagenome_out \
    --strat_out

# 5. Pathway inference
pathway_pipeline.py \
    -i KO_metagenome_out/pred_metagenome_contrib.tsv \
    -o pathway_output \
    -p 4

Quality Control: NSTI

python
import pandas as pd

# NSTI = Nearest Sequenced Taxon Index
# Lower = more reliable prediction (< 2 is acceptable)
nsti = pd.read_csv('marker_nsti_predicted.tsv', sep='\t')
print(f'Mean NSTI: {nsti["metadata_NSTI"].mean():.3f}')
print(f'ASVs with NSTI > 2: {(nsti["metadata_NSTI"] > 2).sum()}')

Analyze Pathway Output

r
library(ggplot2)

pathways <- read.delim('picrust2_output/pathways_out/path_abun_unstrat.tsv', row.names = 1)
metadata <- read.csv('sample_metadata.csv', row.names = 1)

# Normalize to relative abundance
pathways_rel <- sweep(pathways, 2, colSums(pathways), '/')

# Differential pathway analysis (use ALDEx2 or similar)
library(ALDEx2)
groups <- metadata[colnames(pathways), 'Group']
pathway_aldex <- aldex(as.data.frame(t(pathways)), groups, mc.samples = 128)

Add Pathway Descriptions

bash
# Map pathway IDs to names
add_descriptions.py \
    -i pathway_abundance.tsv \
    -m METACYC \
    -o pathway_abundance_described.tsv

KEGG Module Analysis

r
# Analyze KEGG modules instead of individual KOs
ko_table <- read.delim('KO_metagenome_out/pred_metagenome_unstrat.tsv', row.names = 1)

# Use KEGGREST for module mapping
library(KEGGREST)
modules <- keggLink('module', 'ko')

Limitations

  • Predictions based on phylogenetic placement
  • Novel taxa (high NSTI) have unreliable predictions
  • 16S resolution limits species-level accuracy
  • Cannot detect horizontal gene transfer events

Related Skills

  • amplicon-processing - Generate ASV input
  • metagenomics/functional-profiling - Direct shotgun-based profiling
  • pathway-analysis/kegg-pathways - KEGG pathway enrichment

Expand your agent's capabilities with these related and highly-rated skills.

FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills

vcf-annotator

Annotate VCF variants with VEP, ClinVar, gnomAD frequencies, and ancestry-aware context. Generates prioritised variant reports.

2,009 275
Explore
FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills

chemist-analyst

Analyzes events through chemistry lens using molecular structure, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, kinetics, and analytical techniques (spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry). Provides insights on chemical processes, material properties, reaction pathways, synthesis, and analytical methods. Use when: Chemical reactions, material analysis, synthesis planning, process optimization, environmental chemistry. Evaluates: Molecular structure, reaction mechanisms, yield, selectivity, safety, environmental impact.

2,009 275
Explore
FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills

bio-alignment-io

Read, write, and convert multiple sequence alignment files using Biopython Bio.AlignIO. Supports Clustal, PHYLIP, Stockholm, FASTA, Nexus, and other alignment formats for phylogenetics and conservation analysis. Use when reading, writing, or converting alignment file formats.

2,009 275
Explore
FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills

sleep-analyzer

分析睡眠数据、识别睡眠模式、评估睡眠质量,并提供个性化睡眠改善建议。支持与其他健康数据的关联分析。

2,009 275
Explore
FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills

metabolomics-workbench-database

Access NIH Metabolomics Workbench via REST API (4,200+ studies). Query metabolites, RefMet nomenclature, MS/NMR data, m/z searches, study metadata, for metabolomics and biomarker discovery.

2,009 275
Explore
FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills

bio-hi-c-analysis-matrix-operations

Balance, normalize, and transform Hi-C contact matrices using cooler and cooltools. Apply iterative correction (ICE), compute expected values, and generate observed/expected matrices. Use when normalizing or transforming Hi-C matrices.

2,009 275
Explore

Didn't find tool you were looking for?

Be as detailed as possible for better results