entrez_info
Retrieve metadata about NCBI Entrez databases, including available databases, descriptions, record counts, and searchable fields for bioinformatics workflows.
Instructions
Get information about NCBI Entrez databases.
Args: database: Specific database name (empty string for list of all databases)
Returns: Dictionary containing database information: - If database="": List of all available databases with count - If database specified: Detailed info including description, record count, searchable fields, and available links
Examples: >>> entrez_info() # List all databases >>> entrez_info("pubmed") # Get PubMed database details >>> entrez_info("gene") # Get Gene database details
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| database | No |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||