Agent skill

Drug Development Guide

by wentorai in wentorai/research-plugins

End-to-end drug development pipeline from target identification to regulatory...

MITAuto-check passedResearch & Science

Install Drug Development Guide

skills CLI
$ npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill drug-development-guide -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install wentorai/research-plugins drug-development-guide --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wentorai/research-plugins.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/domains/pharma/drug-development-guide .claude/skills/drug-development-guide && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
drug-development-guide
GitHub stars
298
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~1.5k tokens
SKILL.md length
218 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
405
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

End-to-end drug development pipeline from target identification to regulatory...

  • Tasks that involve Drug discovery and cheminformatics
  • SKILL.md covers Drug Discovery Pipeline Overview, Target Identification and…, Lead Optimization and Pharmacokinetics Modeling, plus 2 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Drug Development Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. End-to-end drug development pipeline from target identification to regulatory...

Its SKILL.md is about 1.5k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Research & Science, covering Drug discovery and cheminformatics. The repository describes itself as: 350+ academic research skills, MCP configs, and plugins for Research-Claw and AI agents. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Drug discovery and cheminformatics

Example prompts

  • “/drug-development-guide”

Requirements

  • Python 3

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit bf44b3c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are python).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Drug Development Guide loads about 1.5k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 26 tokens; SKILL.md has 218 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~26
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.5k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from wentorai/research-plugins at commit bf44b3c, republished under its MIT licence (© wentorai). 218 words, ~1,546 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/drug-development-guide/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
drug-development-guide
description
End-to-end drug development pipeline from target identification to regulatory...

Drug Development Guide

A comprehensive skill covering the drug development pipeline from target identification through regulatory approval. Designed for pharmaceutical researchers, medicinal chemists, and clinical scientists conducting academic or industry research.

Drug Discovery Pipeline Overview

Target ID -> Hit Finding -> Lead Optimization -> Preclinical -> Phase I -> Phase II -> Phase III -> Regulatory Filing
  (1-2 yr)    (1-2 yr)      (1-3 yr)            (1-2 yr)      (1 yr)     (2 yr)      (3 yr)       (1-2 yr)

Total timeline: ~10-15 years | Success rate: ~5-10% from Phase I to approval
Estimated cost: $1.3B-$2.8B per approved drug (DiMasi et al., 2016)

Target Identification and Validation

Computational Target Discovery
python
import pandas as pd
from scipy import stats

def differential_expression_analysis(expression_data: pd.DataFrame,
                                      disease_group: list[str],
                                      control_group: list[str],
                                      fdr_threshold: float = 0.05) -> pd.DataFrame:
    """
    Identify differentially expressed genes as potential drug targets.

    Args:
        expression_data: Gene x Sample expression matrix
        disease_group: Sample IDs in disease condition
        control_group: Sample IDs in control condition
        fdr_threshold: False discovery rate threshold
    """
    results = []
    for gene in expression_data.index:
        disease_vals = expression_data.loc[gene, disease_group]
        control_vals = expression_data.loc[gene, control_group]
        t_stat, p_value = stats.ttest_ind(disease_vals, control_vals)
        fold_change = disease_vals.mean() / (control_vals.mean() + 1e-10)
        results.append({
            'gene': gene,
            'fold_change': fold_change,
            'log2_fc': np.log2(abs(fold_change) + 1e-10),
            'p_value': p_value,
            't_statistic': t_stat
        })

    df = pd.DataFrame(results)
    # Benjamini-Hochberg FDR correction
    from statsmodels.stats.multitest import multipletests
    df['fdr'] = multipletests(df['p_value'], method='fdr_bh')[1]
    df['significant'] = df['fdr'] < fdr_threshold
    return df.sort_values('fdr')
Target Validation Criteria

A robust drug target should satisfy multiple criteria:

CriterionMethodEvidence Strength
Genetic associationGWAS, Mendelian randomizationStrong
Expression in disease tissueRNA-seq, immunohistochemistryModerate
Functional roleCRISPR knockout, siRNAStrong
DruggabilityStructural analysis, binding pocketsEssential
Safety (anti-target)Phenotype of loss-of-function mutationsEssential

Lead Optimization

ADMET Property Prediction

Assess absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity early:

python
def lipinski_rule_of_five(molecular_weight: float, logp: float,
                           hbd: int, hba: int) -> dict:
    """
    Evaluate Lipinski's Rule of Five for oral bioavailability.

    Args:
        molecular_weight: Molecular weight in Da
        logp: Calculated LogP (lipophilicity)
        hbd: Number of hydrogen bond donors
        hba: Number of hydrogen bond acceptors
    """
    violations = 0
    details = []

    if molecular_weight > 500:
        violations += 1
        details.append(f"MW {molecular_weight} > 500")
    if logp > 5:
        violations += 1
        details.append(f"LogP {logp} > 5")
    if hbd > 5:
        violations += 1
        details.append(f"HBD {hbd} > 5")
    if hba > 10:
        violations += 1
        details.append(f"HBA {hba} > 10")

    return {
        'violations': violations,
        'passes': violations <= 1,
        'details': details,
        'assessment': 'Likely orally bioavailable' if violations <= 1
                      else 'Poor oral bioavailability expected'
    }

Pharmacokinetics Modeling

Compartmental PK Analysis
python
import numpy as np
from scipy.optimize import curve_fit

def one_compartment_iv(t, dose, V, CL):
    """One-compartment IV bolus model."""
    k_el = CL / V
    return (dose / V) * np.exp(-k_el * t)

def compute_pk_parameters(time_points: np.ndarray,
                           concentrations: np.ndarray,
                           dose: float) -> dict:
    """
    Fit one-compartment model and derive PK parameters.
    """
    popt, pcov = curve_fit(
        lambda t, V, CL: one_compartment_iv(t, dose, V, CL),
        time_points, concentrations,
        p0=[10, 1], bounds=(0, [1000, 100])
    )
    V, CL = popt
    t_half = 0.693 * V / CL
    auc = dose / CL

    return {
        'volume_of_distribution_L': round(V, 2),
        'clearance_L_hr': round(CL, 2),
        'half_life_hr': round(t_half, 2),
        'AUC_mg_hr_L': round(auc, 2)
    }

Clinical Trial Design

Phase Selection and Endpoints
PhasePrimary GoalTypical NKey Endpoints
Phase ISafety, dose finding20-80MTD, DLT, PK
Phase IIEfficacy signal100-300ORR, PFS, biomarkers
Phase IIIConfirmatory efficacy300-3000OS, PFS, PROs
Phase IVPost-marketing surveillance1000+ADRs, real-world effectiveness

Always pre-register clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov and follow CONSORT guidelines for reporting. Use adaptive trial designs (e.g., Bayesian adaptive randomization, seamless Phase II/III) when appropriate to improve efficiency.

References

  • DiMasi, J. A., Grabowski, H. G., & Hansen, R. W. (2016). Innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. Journal of Health Economics, 47, 20-33.
  • Lipinski, C. A. (2004). Lead- and drug-like compounds. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 56(3), 215-217.

© wentorai, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/domains/pharma/drug-development-guide of wentorai/research-plugins.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit bf44b3c

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in wentorai/research-plugins, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Drug Development Guide

What does Drug Development Guide do?

End-to-end drug development pipeline from target identification to regulatory... Drug Development Guide is an agent skill from wentorai/research-plugins. End-to-end drug development pipeline from target identification to regulatory...

When should I use Drug Development Guide?

Drug Development Guide fits situations like: tasks that involve Drug discovery and cheminformatics.

How do I install Drug Development Guide in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill drug-development-guide -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/domains/pharma/drug-development-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .claude/skills/drug-development-guide in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Drug Development Guide in Codex?

Run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill drug-development-guide -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/domains/pharma/drug-development-guide in wentorai/research-plugins) into .agents/skills/drug-development-guide in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Drug Development Guide in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add wentorai/research-plugins --skill drug-development-guide -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/drug-development-guide, .gemini/skills/drug-development-guide, .github/skills/drug-development-guide and .opencode/skills/drug-development-guide in your project.

What does Drug Development Guide need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Drug Development Guide is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Drug Development Guide access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Drug Development Guide safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Drug Development Guide use?

Drug Development Guide is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Drug Development Guide use?

About 1.5k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.2k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Drug Development Guide?

wentorai (a GitHub user) maintains it in wentorai/research-plugins, which has 298 GitHub stars. The repository holds 405 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 19, 2026.

Source: wentorai/research-plugins on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.