What authentication methods are supported for Benchling?

The skill supports both API Key authentication (recommended for scripts) and OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials (recommended for Benchling Apps).

Does it support physical inventory management?

Absolutely. You can manage containers, boxes, and locations, including performing transfers and checking items in or out programmatically.

Can this skill help with Benchling Data Warehouse queries?

Yes, it provides patterns for connecting to and querying the Data Warehouse using SQL for advanced reporting and analytics.

Can I manage biological sequences with this skill?

Yes, you can create, update, and register DNA, RNA, and AA sequences with full support for schema fields and registry naming strategies.

How does it handle large datasets from the Registry?

The skill utilizes generator-based pagination through the Benchling SDK to ensure memory-efficient processing of large entity lists.

Benchling R&D Integration

Name: Benchling R&D Integration
Author: Activer007

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates Benchling R&D platform operations including registry management, inventory tracking, and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries via Python SDK.

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This skill provides comprehensive support for integrating Benchling's cloud platform into life sciences R&D workflows. It empowers Claude to programmatically interact with the Benchling Python SDK and REST API to manage biological sequences (DNA, RNA, proteins), track laboratory inventory, automate electronic lab notebook entries, and orchestrate complex laboratory workflows. It is particularly useful for researchers and bioinformatics engineers looking to sync data between external systems, build custom Benchling Apps, or perform advanced analytics via the Benchling Data Warehouse.

Key Features

Complete registry management for DNA, RNA, and protein sequences
Integration with AWS EventBridge for real-time event-driven lab data syncing
Workflow automation and task status tracking using the Benchling Python SDK
Programmatic creation and updates for Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) entries
Automated inventory tracking for containers, boxes, and storage locations
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Use Cases

Bulk importing sequences from FASTA files directly into the Benchling registry
Syncing experimental results from external lab hardware to notebook entries and data warehouses
Automating sample transfers and location updates within physical lab inventory

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Key Features

Complete registry management for DNA, RNA, and protein sequences
Integration with AWS EventBridge for real-time event-driven lab data syncing
Workflow automation and task status tracking using the Benchling Python SDK
Programmatic creation and updates for Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) entries
Automated inventory tracking for containers, boxes, and storage locations
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Bulk importing sequences from FASTA files directly into the Benchling registry
Syncing experimental results from external lab hardware to notebook entries and data warehouses
Automating sample transfers and location updates within physical lab inventory