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Addgene (Plasmid Repository)

Load from `.env` as `ADDGENE_API_KEY`.

Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026

Overview

Addgene (Plasmid Repository)

Base URL

https://www.addgene.org/api/

Auth

API key required. Register at addgene.org and request API access. Pass as: Authorization: Token <your_api_key>

Load from .env as ADDGENE_API_KEY.

Key Endpoints

EndpointDescription
/plasmids/{addgene_id}/Get plasmid details by ID
/plasmids/search/?q={query}Search plasmids by keyword
/depositors/{id}/Depositor information
/articles/{id}/Associated publications

Example Calls

# Get plasmid details (e.g., pSpCas9)
GET https://www.addgene.org/api/plasmids/12260/
Authorization: Token YOUR_KEY

# Search plasmids
GET https://www.addgene.org/api/plasmids/search/?q=GFP
Authorization: Token YOUR_KEY

Response Format

JSON with plasmid name, backbone, inserts, resistance markers, depositor, sequences, publications.

Rate Limits

No published limits. Reasonable use expected.