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title: "Addgene (Plasmid Repository)"
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task: ""
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lineage_type: import
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upstream_source: https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills/blob/9c9bd2e9/skills/database-lookup/references/addgene.md
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upstream_sha: 9c9bd2e9
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imported_at: 2026-06-26
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prompt_class: prompt
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upstream_changes: accepted
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author: upstream
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validated: false
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---
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# Addgene (Plasmid Repository)
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## Base URL
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```
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https://www.addgene.org/api/
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```
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## Auth
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API key required. Register at addgene.org and request API access.
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Pass as: `Authorization: Token <your_api_key>`
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Load from `.env` as `ADDGENE_API_KEY`.
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## Key Endpoints
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| Endpoint | Description |
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|----------|-------------|
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| `/plasmids/{addgene_id}/` | Get plasmid details by ID |
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| `/plasmids/search/?q={query}` | Search plasmids by keyword |
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| `/depositors/{id}/` | Depositor information |
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| `/articles/{id}/` | Associated publications |
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## Example Calls
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```
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# Get plasmid details (e.g., pSpCas9)
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GET https://www.addgene.org/api/plasmids/12260/
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Authorization: Token YOUR_KEY
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# Search plasmids
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GET https://www.addgene.org/api/plasmids/search/?q=GFP
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Authorization: Token YOUR_KEY
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```
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## Response Format
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JSON with plasmid name, backbone, inserts, resistance markers, depositor, sequences, publications.
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## Rate Limits
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No published limits. Reasonable use expected.
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