# Bio Reads Qc Mapping

> Ingest, QC, and map reads with reproducible outputs. Use for raw read processing and coverage stats.

- Skill: `gabrielmoreira/bio-reads-qc-mapping` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 10 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add gabrielmoreira/bio-reads-qc-mapping`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gabrielmoreira/bio-reads-qc-mapping/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: gabrielmoreira (https://skillmd.com/u/gabrielmoreira)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gabrielmoreira/bio-reads-qc-mapping

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# Bio Reads QC Mapping

Ingest, QC, and map reads with reproducible outputs. Use for raw read processing and coverage stats.

## Instructions

1. Parse sample sheet and validate inputs.
2. For short reads: run QC and adapter/quality trimming with `bbduk` or `fastp` v1.3.3+.
3. For long reads: trim adapters with `Porechop_ABI` (preferred; the original `Porechop` is unmaintained and ships stale adapter sets) or `Pychopper` for full-length cDNA. Filter by quality and length with `filtlong` v0.2.1.
4. Map reads and produce coverage tables:
   - Short reads, CPU: `bbmap` or `bwa-mem2` v2.2.1+. Short reads, GPU node available: NVIDIA Parabricks `fq2bam` (wraps `bwa-mem2` + GATK markdup; typically 3–4× faster than `bwa-mem2` on 8 cores and up to ~80× over a 96-core CPU pipeline).
   - Long reads, CPU: `minimap2` v2.30+. AVX-512 hardware: `mm2-fast` as a drop-in replacement (~1.8× speedup). GPU node available: `mm2-gb` or `mm2-ax` for CUDA-accelerated long-read alignment.
5. Record the tool, version, and any GPU device used in the run log.

## Quick Reference

| Task | Action |
|------|--------|
| Run workflow | Follow the steps in this skill and capture outputs. |
| Validate inputs | Confirm required inputs and reference data exist. |
| Review outputs | Inspect reports and QC gates before proceeding. |
| Tool docs | See `docs/README.md`. |

## Input Requirements

Prerequisites:
- Tools available in the active environment (Pixi/conda/system). See `docs/README.md` for expected tools.
- Sample sheet and reads are available.
Inputs:
- sample_sheet.tsv
- reads/*.fastq.gz
- reference.fasta (optional)

## Output

- results/bio-reads-qc-mapping/trimmed_reads/
- results/bio-reads-qc-mapping/qc_reports/
- results/bio-reads-qc-mapping/mapping_stats.tsv
- results/bio-reads-qc-mapping/coverage.tsv
- results/bio-reads-qc-mapping/logs/

## Quality Gates

- [ ] Post-QC read count sanity checks pass.
- [ ] Mapping rate meets project thresholds.
- [ ] On failure: retry with alternative parameters; if still failing, record in report and exit non-zero.
- [ ] Validate sample sheet schema and FASTQ integrity.

## Examples

### Example 1: Expected input layout

```text
sample_sheet.tsv
reads/*.fastq.gz
reference.fasta (optional)
```

## Troubleshooting

**Issue**: Missing inputs or reference databases
**Solution**: Verify paths and permissions before running the workflow.

**Issue**: Low-quality results or failed QC gates
**Solution**: Review reports, adjust parameters, and re-run the affected step.