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Illumina BaseSpace MCP Server

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Illumina Basespace is a cloud-based platform for analyzing and managing genomic data, enabling users to store, share, and process large datasets generated from next-generation sequencing (NGS). The primary use case is to facilitate genomic research and diagnostics through streamlined data management and analysis.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Illumina BaseSpace — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Illumina BaseSpace

Illumina BaseSpace is a cloud platform for genomic data from next-generation sequencing. Store, share, and process NGS datasets.

Data Model

  • Projects & sequencing runs — top-level scopes that own instruments, datasets, and billing context.
  • Analysis appsAppSession executions and their AppResult bundles summarizing pipeline output.
  • Samples & attachments — biological specimens plus per-sample file manifests.
  • Instrument outputs — raw run files and app-generated artifacts stored beside their parent run.

Gotchas

  • parent_id: Most nested reads need the owning project or run id—harvest those ids from the project/run catalogs first.

Tools in this Server (8)

Illumina Basespace List App Files

Access files from app results within a specific app session on Illumina Basespace, helping you to download or inspect analysis outputs. This is useful...

Illumina Basespace List Appresults

Pull a list of app-generated results stored in app sessions that are part of your analysis workflow on Illumina Basespace. Useful for reviewing the re...

Illumina Basespace List Appsessions

Get a list of application sessions utilized within your Illumina Basespace environment. Use this to track active and completed app sessions for differ...

Illumina Basespace List Projects

Retrieve a list of all your projects on Illumina Basespace, useful for tracking and managing different genomic data analyses. Use this when you need a...

Illumina Basespace List Run Files

List all files associated with a particular sequencing run on Illumina Basespace. This is particularly useful when you need to access run-specific dat...

Illumina Basespace List Runs

Fetch a list of all sequencing runs associated with your Illumina Basespace account. Ideal for tracking the progress and details of multiple sequencin...

Illumina Basespace List Sample Files

Retrieve file sets related to a specific sample in a project, which is crucial for accessing raw data and outputs related to genomic analyses. Use thi...

Illumina Basespace List Samples

Access a list of all samples within a specified project on Illumina Basespace. Use this to get detailed information about samples linked to genomic ex...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illumina BaseSpace MCP server?

Illumina Basespace is a cloud-based platform for analyzing and managing genomic data, enabling users to store, share, and process large datasets generated from next-generation sequencing (NGS). The primary use case is to facilitate genomic research and diagnostics through streamlined data management and analysis. It provides 8 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Illumina BaseSpace to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/illumina-basespace. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Illumina BaseSpace provide?

Illumina BaseSpace provides 8 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Illumina BaseSpace require?

Illumina BaseSpace uses API Key. Illumina BaseSpace requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect Illumina BaseSpace to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/illumina-basespace

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.

Use this bundle in 3 steps

  1. Copy the MCP URL above
  2. Open your AI tool and add a new MCP/connector
  3. Paste the URL and follow any auth prompts

Claude Desktop Users

Skip the manual setup! Use the .mcpb file format for one-click installation. Check the Claude Desktop tab for setup instructions.

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Select ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or another tab for copy-paste config.

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Illumina BaseSpace MCP Server & Skill — 8 Tools