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Resources tell Biomni which scientific database, tool, or software package matters for your request. Adding a resource gives Biomni context; sending the request starts the work. The Resources panel is the source of truth for the catalog available in your workspace. It is updated more often than this guide and can vary by plan.

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Start here

Not sure a Resource is what you need? Pick the starting point that matches your next step: You can combine them. For example, attach a Skill and a database Resource to the same request, together with your files.

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Browse resources

  1. In a task, select + in the composer and choose Resources, or type @ in the message box.
  2. Choose a section: All, Database, Tools, or Package. When pipelines are available in your workspace, Pipelines and Modules (Nextflow modules and subworkflows) appear too.
  3. Search by name and select a resource. It is added to your message.
  4. Say how Biomni should use it, then send.
The sections hold:
  • Database — scientific data sources such as PubMed, UniProt, PDB, Ensembl, ClinVar, GEO, Open Targets, and GWAS Catalog.
  • Tools — managed scientific functions and HPC tools.
  • Package — Python, R, and command-line packages available for code-based analysis.
To browse the catalog on its own page, select Open resources page at the bottom of the panel, where shown. The page groups resources into Databases, Tools, and Packages.

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Example: an evidence table from PubMed

Add PubMed from the Database section, then ask:
When the answer arrives, open a few of the cited studies and check that each row matches its source. Another example, for a tool:

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Attaching a resource does not run it

A resource is context for the request. Biomni still chooses and executes the appropriate tool calls while working. If you require a specific method, say so explicitly and explain any fixed parameters or validation criteria. Afterwards, ask Biomni which databases and tools it actually used.
You usually do not need to attach common software by name. Attach a resource when the source or method is part of the scientific requirement.

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Managed compute and pipelines

Compute-intensive tools and nf-core pipelines run outside the ordinary analysis workspace. Biomni searches the current registry, reads the selected tool or pipeline guide, submits the job, and reports completion back to the task. Availability, versions, GPU types, and resource limits can change by plan and workspace. Use the in-product catalog rather than a copied tool list when planning a workflow. To find a pipeline, open Pipelines in the left navigation. See Pipelines for guidance on preparing and reviewing a Nextflow run.