Agent Skill
2/7/2026

kraken2-taxonomic-classifier

Kraken2 taxonomic classification skill for rapid metagenomic read assignment

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Namekraken2-taxonomic-classifier
DescriptionKraken2 taxonomic classification skill for rapid metagenomic read assignment

name: kraken2-taxonomic-classifier description: Kraken2 taxonomic classification skill for rapid metagenomic read assignment allowed-tools:

  • Read
  • Write
  • Glob
  • Grep
  • Edit
  • WebFetch
  • WebSearch
  • Bash metadata: version: "1.0" category: bioinformatics tags:
    • metagenomics
    • taxonomy
    • classification
    • kraken

Kraken2 Taxonomic Classifier Skill

Purpose

Provide Kraken2 taxonomic classification for rapid metagenomic read assignment.

Capabilities

  • k-mer based classification
  • Custom database creation
  • Confidence score filtering
  • Bracken abundance estimation
  • Multi-sample reporting
  • Memory-efficient operation

Usage Guidelines

  • Build or download appropriate databases
  • Set confidence thresholds for accuracy
  • Use Bracken for abundance estimation
  • Generate reports for visualization
  • Consider memory requirements
  • Document database versions

Dependencies

  • Kraken2
  • Bracken
  • Centrifuge

Process Integration

  • Shotgun Metagenomics Pipeline (shotgun-metagenomics)
  • 16S rRNA Microbiome Analysis (16s-microbiome-analysis)
Skills Info
Original Name:kraken2-taxonomic-classifierAuthor:a5c