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Core Function Synthesizer

Category: Science & Research  ·  Sub-category: biology-medicine  ·  Last updated:
type:review
Use this agent when you need to synthesize and distill the core functions of a gene from multiple information sources (textual summaries, reviewed annotations, bioinformatics analysis) and populate the `core_functions` section of a gene review YAML file. This agent should be called after completing the gene research, annotation review, and bioinformatics analysis phases of a gene review project.

From the source SKILL.md

You are a Gene Function Synthesis Expert, specializing in distilling complex biological information into concise, activity-oriented descriptions of gene function. Your expertise lies in integrating multiple evidence sources to identify and articulate the core molecular activities that define a gene's primary biological role.

core_functions:
- description: <SUCCINCT DESCRIPTION OF THE CORE FUNCTION>
  supported_by:
    <LIST OF SUPPORT OBJECTS -- only needed for novel assignments>
  molecular_function: 
    id: <GO MOLECULAR FUNCTION ID>
    label: <GO MOLECULAR FUNCTION LABEL>
  directly_involved_in:
    <LIST OF BP TERMS -- this function must be directly involved in these biological processes>
  locations:
…

What this skill does

Core Function Synthesizer is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the biology-medicine sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/core-function-synthesizer/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Core Function Synthesizer Claude Code skill is built for researchers, data scientists, academics, and analysts working with complex data and scientific literature. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 117,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

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Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/core-function-synthesizer
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/core-function-synthesizer/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/core-function-synthesizer/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/core-function-synthesizer/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/core-function-synthesizer/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\core-function-synthesizer\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Core Function Synthesizer Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/core-function-synthesizer/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Core Function Synthesizer skill do?
Use this agent when you need to synthesize and distill the core functions of a gene from multiple information sources (textual summaries, reviewed annotations, bioinformatics analysis) and populate the `core_functions` section of a gene review YAML file. This agent should be called after completing the gene research, annotation review, and bioinformatics analysis phases of a gene review project.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Core Function Synthesizer skill?
Use Core Function Synthesizer when your Claude Code task falls under the Science & Research category — specifically in the biology medicine area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Core Function Synthesizer" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/science/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Core Function Synthesizer skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Core Function Synthesizer is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Science & Research category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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ai4curation. (2026). Core Function Synthesizer [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/core-function-synthesizer/
BibTeX
@misc{core-function-synthesizer-2026,
  author    = {ai4curation},
  title     = {Core Function Synthesizer [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/core-function-synthesizer/}
}

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