CHOPCHOP — web-based and command-line tool for designing optimized CRISPR guide RNAs (sgRNA) and TALENs. Supports Cas9, Cas9 nickase, Cpf1/Cas12a, and Cas13 nuclease systems across 200+ genomes. Provi
Use with AI
Install the MCP server or CLI to instantly fetch CHOPCHOP documentation:
Install command
claude mcp add biocontext7 -- npx @biocontext7/mcpOr share this page: biocontext7.com/tools/chopchop
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