geo-database

Locate GEO datasets and retrieve expression data for RNA-seq and microarray studies.

1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill geo-database-hung-3008
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Skill: geo-database
Source: https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta/tree/main/.agents/skills/geo-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill geo-database-hung-3008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

GEO hosts a vast, heterogeneous collection of gene expression datasets. This Skill provides structured guidance to locate, download, and parse GEO data (GSE/GSM/GPL) for transcriptomics analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search GEO DataSets and Groups for experiments of interest.
  • Retrieve series matrices, MINiML, SOFT, and supplementary files via GEOparse, E-utilities, or FTP.
  • Batch processing and meta-analysis workflows across multiple GEO studies.

Quick Start

Locate a GEO accession, download its data, and begin parsing metadata for downstream analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about geo-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download GEO series matrix files for gene expression analysis?▼

Download GEO series matrix files by locating the specific GSE accession and retrieving expression data via GEOparse, NCBI E-utilities, or FTP. This Skill guides downloading series matrices, MINiML, and SOFT files for RNA-seq and microarray transcriptomics workflows.

Can I batch process multiple GEO datasets for meta-analysis?▼

Batch processing across multiple GEO datasets is supported for meta-analysis workflows. You can search GEO DataSets and Groups for experiments of interest, then retrieve and parse metadata from multiple GSE/GSM records to prepare downstream gene expression analyses.

What is the best way to parse GPL platform annotations from GEO data?▼

Parsing GPL platform annotations from GEO data involves retrieving MINiML or SOFT files and extracting platform metadata for downstream analysis. This Skill supports programmatic access via GEOparse and NCBI E-utilities to handle platform annotation considerations in transcriptomics studies.

Does GEOparse support rate-limiting when retrieving RNA-seq datasets?▼

GEOparse supports programmatic access to RNA-seq datasets with rate-limiting notes to manage request frequency. When retrieving GEO expression data via GEOparse, E-utilities, or FTP, rate-limiting considerations are provided to ensure stable dataset downloads.

How do I search NCBI E-utilities for GEO GSE accession numbers?▼

Search NCBI E-utilities for GEO GSE accession numbers by querying GEO DataSets and Groups for experiments of interest. This Skill locates specific GSE/GSM/GPL records and retrieves corresponding series matrices, MINiML, and SOFT files for gene expression research workflows.