Agent skill
bio-workflows-crispr-screen-pipeline
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills/tree/main/skills/bio-workflows-crispr-screen-pipeline
SKILL.md
name: bio-workflows-crispr-screen-pipeline description: End-to-end CRISPR screen analysis from FASTQ to hit genes. Orchestrates guide counting, QC, statistical analysis with MAGeCK, and hit calling with multiple methods. Use when analyzing pooled CRISPR screens from count data to hit calling. tool_type: mixed primary_tool: MAGeCK workflow: true depends_on:
- crispr-screens/screen-qc
- crispr-screens/mageck-analysis
- crispr-screens/hit-calling
- crispr-screens/library-design
- crispr-screens/batch-correction measurable_outcome: Execute skill workflow successfully with valid output within 15 minutes. allowed-tools:
- read_file
- run_shell_command
CRISPR Screen Pipeline
Pipeline Overview
FASTQ Files ──> Guide Counting ──> Count Matrix
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ crispr-screen-pipeline │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. Guide Counting (MAGeCK count) │
│ 2. QC: Library coverage, gini index │
│ 3. Gene-level Analysis (MAGeCK RRA/MLE) │
│ 4. Hit Calling (FDR, effect size) │
│ 5. Visualization & Reporting │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
Hit Genes + Volcano/Rank Plots
Complete Workflow
Step 1: Guide Counting
# From FASTQ files
mageck count \
-l library.csv \
-n experiment \
--sample-label Day0,Day14_Rep1,Day14_Rep2,Day14_Rep3 \
--fastq Day0.fastq.gz Day14_Rep1.fastq.gz Day14_Rep2.fastq.gz Day14_Rep3.fastq.gz \
--trim-5 0 \
--pdf-report
Step 2: Quality Control
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
counts = pd.read_csv('experiment.count.txt', sep='\t', index_col=0)
counts_numeric = counts.iloc[:, 1:]
qc_stats = {}
for col in counts_numeric.columns:
total = counts_numeric[col].sum()
zeros = (counts_numeric[col] == 0).sum()
gini = calculate_gini(counts_numeric[col].values)
qc_stats[col] = {'total_reads': total, 'zero_count_guides': zeros, 'gini': gini}
qc_df = pd.DataFrame(qc_stats).T
print('QC Summary:')
print(qc_df)
# Gini index function
def calculate_gini(x):
x = np.sort(x[x > 0])
n = len(x)
cumsum = np.cumsum(x)
return (2 * np.sum((np.arange(1, n+1) * x)) - (n + 1) * cumsum[-1]) / (n * cumsum[-1])
# QC thresholds
assert qc_df['zero_count_guides'].max() < len(counts) * 0.2, 'Too many zero-count guides'
assert qc_df['gini'].max() < 0.4, 'Gini index too high (uneven distribution)'
print('QC passed!')
Step 3: MAGeCK RRA Analysis (Negative Selection)
# For dropout/negative selection screens
mageck test \
-k experiment.count.txt \
-t Day14_Rep1,Day14_Rep2,Day14_Rep3 \
-c Day0 \
-n negative_screen \
--pdf-report \
--gene-lfc-method alphamedian
Step 4: MAGeCK MLE (Complex Designs)
# For screens with multiple conditions
# Design matrix: design.txt
# samplename,baseline,treatment
# Day0,1,0
# Day14_Ctrl,1,0
# Day14_Drug,1,1
mageck mle \
-k experiment.count.txt \
-d design.txt \
-n mle_analysis \
--threads 8
Step 5: Hit Calling
import pandas as pd
# Load MAGeCK results
gene_summary = pd.read_csv('negative_screen.gene_summary.txt', sep='\t')
# Define hits
gene_summary['neg_hit'] = (gene_summary['neg|fdr'] < 0.05) & (gene_summary['neg|lfc'] < -0.5)
gene_summary['pos_hit'] = (gene_summary['pos|fdr'] < 0.05) & (gene_summary['pos|lfc'] > 0.5)
neg_hits = gene_summary[gene_summary['neg_hit']].sort_values('neg|rank')
pos_hits = gene_summary[gene_summary['pos_hit']].sort_values('pos|rank')
print(f'Negative selection hits (dropout): {len(neg_hits)}')
print(f'Positive selection hits (enriched): {len(pos_hits)}')
# Save hit lists
neg_hits.to_csv('negative_hits.csv', index=False)
pos_hits.to_csv('positive_hits.csv', index=False)
Step 6: Visualization
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
# Volcano plot
fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(10, 8))
x = gene_summary['neg|lfc']
y = -np.log10(gene_summary['neg|fdr'] + 1e-10)
colors = ['red' if h else 'blue' if p else 'gray'
for h, p in zip(gene_summary['neg_hit'], gene_summary['pos_hit'])]
ax.scatter(x, y, c=colors, alpha=0.5, s=20)
ax.axhline(-np.log10(0.05), linestyle='--', color='black', alpha=0.5)
ax.axvline(-0.5, linestyle='--', color='black', alpha=0.5)
ax.axvline(0.5, linestyle='--', color='black', alpha=0.5)
ax.set_xlabel('Log2 Fold Change')
ax.set_ylabel('-Log10(FDR)')
ax.set_title('CRISPR Screen Volcano Plot')
plt.tight_layout()
plt.savefig('volcano_plot.png', dpi=150)
Complete R Workflow
library(MAGeCKFlute)
library(ggplot2)
# Load MAGeCK results
gene_summary <- read.delim('negative_screen.gene_summary.txt')
sgrna_summary <- read.delim('negative_screen.sgrna_summary.txt')
# QC with MAGeCKFlute
FluteMLE(mle_output = 'mle_analysis.gene_summary.txt',
treatname = 'treatment',
proj = 'crispr_screen',
pathview.top = 10)
# Or for RRA results
FluteRRA(gene_summary = gene_summary,
sgrna_summary = sgrna_summary,
proj = 'rra_analysis')
# Custom rank plot
gene_summary$rank <- rank(gene_summary$`neg.score`)
gene_summary$is_hit <- gene_summary$`neg.fdr` < 0.05
ggplot(gene_summary, aes(x = rank, y = -log10(`neg.fdr` + 1e-10), color = is_hit)) +
geom_point(alpha = 0.5) +
geom_hline(yintercept = -log10(0.05), linetype = 'dashed') +
scale_color_manual(values = c('gray', 'red')) +
theme_bw() +
labs(title = 'Gene Rank Plot', x = 'Rank', y = '-Log10(FDR)')
ggsave('rank_plot.png', width = 10, height = 6)
BAGEL2 Alternative (Essential Genes)
# Calculate Bayes Factor for essentiality
BAGEL.py bf \
-i experiment.count.txt \
-o bagel_output \
-e CEGv2.txt \
-n NEGv1.txt \
-c Day0 \
-s Day14_Rep1,Day14_Rep2,Day14_Rep3
# Precision-recall analysis
BAGEL.py pr \
-i bagel_output.bf \
-o bagel_pr \
-e CEGv2.txt \
-n NEGv1.txt
QC Checkpoints
| Stage | Check | Action if Failed |
|---|---|---|
| Counting | >70% mapping rate | Check library/trimming |
| Zero guides | <20% | Check sequencing depth |
| Gini index | <0.4 | Check for amplification bias |
| Replicates | r > 0.8 | Check experimental consistency |
| Controls | Separate in PCA | Check screen worked |
Workflow Variants
Positive Selection Screen
# For enrichment screens (e.g., drug resistance)
mageck test \
-k counts.txt \
-t Resistant_Rep1,Resistant_Rep2 \
-c Sensitive \
-n positive_screen \
--gene-lfc-method alphamedian
CRISPRi/CRISPRa
# Same workflow, different interpretation
# CRISPRi: negative LFC = gene promotes phenotype
# CRISPRa: positive LFC = gene promotes phenotype
mageck test -k counts.txt -t Treated -c Control -n crispri_screen
Related Skills
- crispr-screens/screen-qc - Detailed QC metrics
- crispr-screens/mageck-analysis - MAGeCK parameters
- crispr-screens/hit-calling - Hit calling methods
- crispr-screens/crispresso-editing - Individual editing analysis
- crispr-screens/library-design - sgRNA selection and library design
- crispr-screens/batch-correction - Multi-batch normalization
- pathway-analysis/go-enrichment - Pathway enrichment of hits
Recommended Agent Skills
Expand your agent's capabilities with these related and highly-rated skills.
vcf-annotator
Annotate VCF variants with VEP, ClinVar, gnomAD frequencies, and ancestry-aware context. Generates prioritised variant reports.
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.
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.
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。
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.
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.
Didn't find tool you were looking for?