list_filters
Retrieve a CSV-formatted list of all applicable filters for a specified dataset in Biomart. Use this tool to identify filters that refine query results based on attributes like chromosome, start, and end positions.
Instructions
Lists all available filters for a given dataset.
Filters are used to narrow down the results of a Biomart query.
This function returns all filters that can be applied to the specified dataset.
Args:
mart (str): The mart identifier (e.g., "ENSEMBL_MART_ENSEMBL")
dataset (str): The dataset identifier (e.g., "hsapiens_gene_ensembl")
Returns:
str: CSV-formatted table of all filters with their display names and descriptions.
Example:
list_filters("ENSEMBL_MART_ENSEMBL", "hsapiens_gene_ensembl")
>>> "name,description
chromosome_name,Chromosome/scaffold name
start,Gene start (bp)
end,Gene end (bp)
..."
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dataset | Yes | ||
| mart | Yes |
Input Schema (JSON Schema)
{
"properties": {
"dataset": {
"title": "Dataset",
"type": "string"
},
"mart": {
"title": "Mart",
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"mart",
"dataset"
],
"title": "list_filtersArguments",
"type": "object"
}