opentrons-integration

SKILL.md

Opentrons Integration

Overview

Opentrons is a Python-based lab automation platform for Flex and OT-2 robots. Write Protocol API v2 protocols for liquid handling, control hardware modules (heater-shaker, thermocycler), manage labware, for automated pipetting workflows.

When to Use This Skill

This skill should be used when:

Writing Opentrons Protocol API v2 protocols in Python

Automating liquid handling workflows on Flex or OT-2 robots

Controlling hardware modules (temperature, magnetic, heater-shaker, thermocycler)

Setting up labware configurations and deck layouts

Implementing complex pipetting operations (serial dilutions, plate replication, PCR setup)

Managing tip usage and optimizing protocol efficiency

Working with multi-channel pipettes for 96-well plate operations

Simulating and testing protocols before robot execution

Core Capabilities