hmdb-database

Quick Review

Excellent skill for accessing HMDB metabolomics data. The description clearly covers all capabilities (web search, bulk downloads, data fields, workflows). Task knowledge is comprehensive with detailed search methods, data formats, and research workflows for metabolite identification, biomarker discovery, and pathway analysis. Structure is well-organized with clear sections and references to external documentation. Novelty is moderate-to-good: while HMDB is publicly accessible via web interface, this skill consolidates 220K+ metabolites, multiple search modalities, format guidance, and domain-specific workflows that would require significant token usage and domain expertise for a CLI agent to replicate. The skill effectively reduces friction for metabolomics researchers by providing structured access patterns, best practices, and integration guidance. Minor limitation: no true REST API exists (requires team contact), but skill appropriately documents alternatives. Overall, a high-quality, production-ready skill for bioinformatics applications.