Kraken2 Taxonomic Classifier Skill

Purpose

Provide Kraken2 taxonomic classification for rapid metagenomic read assignment.

Capabilities

• k-mer based classification
• Custom database creation
• Confidence score filtering
• Bracken abundance estimation
• Multi-sample reporting
• Memory-efficient operation

Usage Guidelines

• Build or download appropriate databases
• Set confidence thresholds for accuracy
• Use Bracken for abundance estimation
• Generate reports for visualization
• Consider memory requirements
• Document database versions

Dependencies

• Kraken2
• Bracken
• Centrifuge

Process Integration

• Shotgun Metagenomics Pipeline (shotgun-metagenomics)
• 16S rRNA Microbiome Analysis (16s-microbiome-analysis)