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motif

Active·★ 47·MIT·Updated 2026-10-22

Motif is an AI-native molecular biology workbench designed for Claude Science, providing a self-contained HTML workspace for managing and analyzing biological sequences. It allows users to inspect, edit, and visualize DNA, RNA, and protein records, perform various analyses, and export work in a portable format.

#Molecular Biology#Bioinformatics#AI Workbench#Claude Science Plugin#Sequence Analysis#Genetic Engineering#Frontend Development#Data Visualization
$ Install
$ git clone https://github.com/jvogan/motif.git && cd motif && npm ci && npm run claude-science:setup
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01DNA, RNA, and protein record management with editing and annotations.
02Interactive circular and linear maps for sequence visualization and analysis.
03Molecular biology workflows including restriction digest, PCR design, and ligation.
04In-browser and external Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA) capabilities.
02

Compatibility

Claude Science
Platform
Verified via docs
Node.js
Runtime
Verified via docs
Web Browser
Environment
Verified via docs
03

Quick start

1
$ git clone https://github.com/jvogan/motif.git
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$ cd motif
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$ npm ci
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$ npm run claude-science:setup
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Use cases

↳Managing and analyzing DNA, RNA, and protein sequence data.
↳Simulating molecular biology experiments (e.g., restriction digests, PCR).
↳Creating and sharing interactive biological workbenches within Claude Science.
05

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motif
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An AI-native molecular biology workbench for Claude Science: Claude opens sequence files and prepares analyses on request; you annotate, align, and review them in an interactive workspace.

47MIT
Last commit1d ago
StatusActive
CategoryDev Tooling
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