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deepTools: NGS Data Analysis Toolkit
Overview
deepTools is a comprehensive suite of Python command-line tools designed for processing and analyzing high-throughput sequencing data. Use deepTools to perform quality control, normalize data, compare samples, and generate publication-quality visualizations for ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, MNase-seq, and other NGS experiments.
Core capabilities:
Convert BAM alignments to normalized coverage tracks (bigWig/bedGraph)
Quality control assessment (fingerprint, correlation, coverage)
Sample comparison and correlation analysis
Heatmap and profile plot generation around genomic features
Enrichment analysis and peak region visualization
When to Use This Skill
This skill should be used when:
File conversion : "Convert BAM to bigWig", "generate coverage tracks", "normalize ChIP-seq data"Quality control : "check ChIP quality", "compare replicates", "assess sequencing depth", "QC analysis"Visualization : "create heatmap around TSS", "plot ChIP signal", "visualize enrichment", "generate profile plot"Sample comparison : "compare treatment vs control", "correlate samples", "PCA analysis"Analysis workflows : "analyze ChIP-seq data", "RNA-seq coverage", "ATAC-seq analysis", "complete workflow"Working with specific file types : BAM files, bigWig files, BED region files in genomics context
Quick Start
For users new to deepTools, start with file validation and common workflows:
1. Validate Input Files
Before running any analysis, validate BAM, bigWig, and BED files using the validation script:
python scripts/validate_files.py --bam sample1.bam sample2.bam --bed regions.bed
This checks file existence, BAM indices, and format correctness.
2. Generate Workflow Template
For standard analyses, use the workflow generator to create customized scripts:
python scripts/workflow_generator.py --list
python scripts/workflow_generator.py chipseq_qc -o qc_workflow.sh \
--input-bam Input.bam --chip-bams "ChIP1.bam ChIP2.bam" \
--genome-size 2913022398
chmod +x qc_workflow.sh
./qc_workflow.sh
3. Most Common Operations See assets/quick_reference.md for frequently used commands and parameters.
Installation
Core Workflows deepTools workflows typically follow this pattern: QC → Normalization → Comparison/Visualization
ChIP-seq Quality Control Workflow When users request ChIP-seq QC or quality assessment:
Generate workflow script using scripts/workflow_generator.py chipseq_qcKey QC steps :
Sample correlation (multiBamSummary + plotCorrelation)
PCA analysis (plotPCA)
Coverage assessment (plotCoverage)
Fragment size validation (bamPEFragmentSize)
ChIP enrichment strength (plotFingerprint)
Correlation : Replicates should cluster together with high correlation (>0.9)Fingerprint : Strong ChIP shows steep rise; flat diagonal indicates poor enrichmentCoverage : Assess if sequencing depth is adequate for analysis Full workflow details in references/workflows.md → "ChIP-seq Quality Control Workflow"
ChIP-seq Complete Analysis Workflow For full ChIP-seq analysis from BAM to visualizations:
Generate coverage tracks with normalization (bamCoverage)Create comparison tracks (bamCompare for log2 ratio)Compute signal matrices around features (computeMatrix)Generate visualizations (plotHeatmap, plotProfile)Enrichment analysis at peaks (plotEnrichment) Use scripts/workflow_generator.py chipseq_analysis to generate template.
Complete command sequences in references/workflows.md → "ChIP-seq Analysis Workflow"
RNA-seq Coverage Workflow For strand-specific RNA-seq coverage tracks:
Use bamCoverage with --filterRNAstrand to separate forward and reverse strands.
Important: NEVER use --extendReads for RNA-seq (would extend over splice junctions).
Use normalization: CPM for fixed bins, RPKM for gene-level analysis.
Template available: scripts/workflow_generator.py rnaseq_coverage
Details in references/workflows.md → "RNA-seq Coverage Workflow"
ATAC-seq Analysis Workflow ATAC-seq requires Tn5 offset correction:
Shift reads using alignmentSieve with --ATACshiftGenerate coverage with bamCoverageAnalyze fragment sizes (expect nucleosome ladder pattern)Visualize at peaks if available Template: scripts/workflow_generator.py atacseq
Full workflow in references/workflows.md → "ATAC-seq Workflow"
Tool Categories and Common Tasks
BAM/bigWig Processing Convert BAM to normalized coverage:
bamCoverage --bam input.bam --outFileName output.bw \
--normalizeUsing RPGC --effectiveGenomeSize 2913022398 \
--binSize 10 --numberOfProcessors 8
Compare two samples (log2 ratio):
bamCompare -b1 treatment.bam -b2 control.bam -o ratio.bw \
--operation log2 --scaleFactorsMethod readCount
Key tools: bamCoverage, bamCompare, multiBamSummary, multiBigwigSummary, correctGCBias, alignmentSieve
Complete reference: references/tools_reference.md → "BAM and bigWig File Processing Tools"
Quality Control plotFingerprint -b input.bam chip.bam -o fingerprint.png \
--extendReads 200 --ignoreDuplicates
multiBamSummary bins --bamfiles *.bam -o counts.npz
plotCorrelation -in counts.npz --corMethod pearson \
--whatToShow heatmap -o correlation.png
Key tools: plotFingerprint, plotCoverage, plotCorrelation, plotPCA, bamPEFragmentSize
Complete reference: references/tools_reference.md → "Quality Control Tools"
Visualization Create heatmap around TSS:
computeMatrix reference-point -S signal.bw -R genes.bed \
-b 3000 -a 3000 --referencePoint TSS -o matrix.gz
plotHeatmap -m matrix.gz -o heatmap.png \
--colorMap RdBu --kmeans 3
plotProfile -m matrix.gz -o profile.png \
--plotType lines --colors blue red
Key tools: computeMatrix, plotHeatmap, plotProfile, plotEnrichment
Complete reference: references/tools_reference.md → "Visualization Tools"
Normalization Methods Choosing the correct normalization is critical for valid comparisons. Consult references/normalization_methods.md for comprehensive guidance.
ChIP-seq coverage : Use RPGC or CPMChIP-seq comparison : Use bamCompare with log2 and readCountRNA-seq bins : Use CPMRNA-seq genes : Use RPKM (accounts for gene length)ATAC-seq : Use RPGC or CPM
RPGC : 1× genome coverage (requires --effectiveGenomeSize)CPM : Counts per million mapped readsRPKM : Reads per kb per million (accounts for region length)BPM : Bins per millionNone : Raw counts (not recommended for comparisons) Full explanation: references/normalization_methods.md
Effective Genome Sizes RPGC normalization requires effective genome size. Common values:
Organism Assembly Size Usage Human GRCh38/hg38 2,913,022,398 --effectiveGenomeSize 2913022398Mouse GRCm38/mm10 2,652,783,500 --effectiveGenomeSize 2652783500Zebrafish GRCz11 1,368,780,147 --effectiveGenomeSize 1368780147Drosophila dm6 142,573,017 --effectiveGenomeSize 142573017C. elegans ce10/ce11 100,286,401 --effectiveGenomeSize 100286401
Complete table with read-length-specific values: references/effective_genome_sizes.md
Common Parameters Across Tools Many deepTools commands share these options:
--numberOfProcessors, -p: Enable parallel processing (always use available cores)--region: Process specific regions for testing (e.g., chr1:1-1000000)
--ignoreDuplicates: Remove PCR duplicates (recommended for most analyses)--minMappingQuality: Filter by alignment quality (e.g., --minMappingQuality 10)--minFragmentLength / --maxFragmentLength: Fragment length bounds--samFlagInclude / --samFlagExclude: SAM flag filtering
--extendReads: Extend to fragment length (ChIP-seq: YES, RNA-seq: NO)--centerReads: Center at fragment midpoint for sharper signals
Best Practices
File Validation Always validate files first using scripts/validate_files.py to check:
File existence and readability
BAM indices present (.bai files)
BED format correctness
File sizes reasonable
Analysis Strategy
Start with QC : Run correlation, coverage, and fingerprint analysis before proceedingTest on small regions : Use --region chr1:1-10000000 for parameter testingDocument commands : Save full command lines for reproducibilityUse consistent normalization : Apply same method across samples in comparisonsVerify genome assembly : Ensure BAM and BED files use matching genome builds
ChIP-seq Specific
Always extend reads for ChIP-seq: --extendReads 200Remove duplicates : Use --ignoreDuplicates in most casesCheck enrichment first : Run plotFingerprint before detailed analysisGC correction : Only apply if significant bias detected; never use --ignoreDuplicates after GC correction
RNA-seq Specific
Never extend reads for RNA-seq (would span splice junctions)Strand-specific : Use --filterRNAstrand forward/reverse for stranded librariesNormalization : CPM for bins, RPKM for genes
ATAC-seq Specific
Apply Tn5 correction : Use alignmentSieve with --ATACshiftFragment filtering : Set appropriate min/max fragment lengthsCheck nucleosome pattern : Fragment size plot should show ladder pattern
Performance Optimization
Use multiple processors : --numberOfProcessors 8 (or available cores)Increase bin size for faster processing and smaller filesProcess chromosomes separately for memory-limited systemsPre-filter BAM files using alignmentSieve to create reusable filtered filesUse bigWig over bedGraph : Compressed and faster to process
Troubleshooting
Common Issues Out of memory:
Process chromosomes individually using --region:
bamCoverage --bam input.bam -o chr1.bw --region chr1
Slow processing:
Increase --numberOfProcessors and/or increase --binSize
bigWig files too large:
Increase bin size: --binSize 50 or larger
Validation Errors Run validation script to identify issues:
python scripts/validate_files.py --bam *.bam --bed regions.bed
Common errors and solutions explained in script output.
Reference Documentation This skill includes comprehensive reference documentation:
references/tools_reference.md Complete documentation of all deepTools commands organized by category:
BAM and bigWig processing tools (9 tools)
Quality control tools (6 tools)
Visualization tools (3 tools)
Miscellaneous tools (2 tools)
Purpose and overview
Key parameters with explanations
Usage examples
Important notes and best practices
Use this reference when: Users ask about specific tools, parameters, or detailed usage.
references/workflows.md Complete workflow examples for common analyses:
ChIP-seq quality control workflow
ChIP-seq complete analysis workflow
RNA-seq coverage workflow
ATAC-seq analysis workflow
Multi-sample comparison workflow
Peak region analysis workflow
Troubleshooting and performance tips
Use this reference when: Users need complete analysis pipelines or workflow examples.
references/normalization_methods.md Comprehensive guide to normalization methods:
Detailed explanation of each method (RPGC, CPM, RPKM, BPM, etc.)
When to use each method
Formulas and interpretation
Selection guide by experiment type
Common pitfalls and solutions
Quick reference table
Use this reference when: Users ask about normalization, comparing samples, or which method to use.
references/effective_genome_sizes.md Effective genome size values and usage:
Common organism values (human, mouse, fly, worm, zebrafish)
Read-length-specific values
Calculation methods
When and how to use in commands
Custom genome calculation instructions
Use this reference when: Users need genome size for RPGC normalization or GC bias correction.
Helper Scripts
scripts/validate_files.py Validates BAM, bigWig, and BED files for deepTools analysis. Checks file existence, indices, and format.
python scripts/validate_files.py --bam sample1.bam sample2.bam \
--bed peaks.bed --bigwig signal.bw
When to use: Before starting any analysis, or when troubleshooting errors.
scripts/workflow_generator.py Generates customizable bash script templates for common deepTools workflows.
chipseq_qc: ChIP-seq quality controlchipseq_analysis: Complete ChIP-seq analysisrnaseq_coverage: Strand-specific RNA-seq coverageatacseq: ATAC-seq with Tn5 correction
python scripts/workflow_generator.py --list
python scripts/workflow_generator.py chipseq_qc -o qc.sh \
--input-bam Input.bam --chip-bams "ChIP1.bam ChIP2.bam" \
--genome-size 2913022398 --threads 8
chmod +x qc.sh
./qc.sh
When to use: Users request standard workflows or need template scripts to customize.
Assets
assets/quick_reference.md Quick reference card with most common commands, effective genome sizes, and typical workflow pattern.
When to use: Users need quick command examples without detailed documentation.
Handling User Requests
For New Users
Start with installation verification
Validate input files using scripts/validate_files.py
Recommend appropriate workflow based on experiment type
Generate workflow template using scripts/workflow_generator.py
Guide through customization and execution
For Experienced Users
Provide specific tool commands for requested operations
Reference appropriate sections in references/tools_reference.md
Suggest optimizations and best practices
Offer troubleshooting for issues
For Specific Tasks
Use bamCoverage with appropriate normalization
Recommend RPGC or CPM based on use case
Provide effective genome size for organism
Suggest relevant parameters (extendReads, ignoreDuplicates, binSize)
Run full QC workflow or use plotFingerprint specifically
Explain interpretation of results
Suggest follow-up actions based on results
Guide through two-step process: computeMatrix → plotHeatmap
Help choose appropriate matrix mode (reference-point vs scale-regions)
Suggest visualization parameters and clustering options
Recommend bamCompare for two-sample comparison
Suggest multiBamSummary + plotCorrelation for multiple samples
Guide normalization method selection
Referencing Documentation When users need detailed information:
Tool details : Direct to specific sections in references/tools_reference.mdWorkflows : Use references/workflows.md for complete analysis pipelinesNormalization : Consult references/normalization_methods.md for method selectionGenome sizes : Reference references/effective_genome_sizes.md Search references using grep patterns:
grep -A 20 "^### toolname" references/tools_reference.md
grep -A 50 "^## Workflow Name" references/workflows.md
grep -A 15 "^### Method Name" references/normalization_methods.md
Example Interactions User: "I need to analyze my ChIP-seq data"
Ask about files available (BAM files, peaks, genes)
Validate files using validation script
Generate chipseq_analysis workflow template
Customize for their specific files and organism
Explain each step as script runs
User: "Which normalization should I use?"
Ask about experiment type (ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, etc.)
Ask about comparison goal (within-sample or between-sample)
Consult references/normalization_methods.md selection guide
Recommend appropriate method with justification
Provide command example with parameters
User: "Create a heatmap around TSS"
Verify bigWig and gene BED files available
Use computeMatrix with reference-point mode at TSS
Generate plotHeatmap with appropriate visualization parameters
Suggest clustering if dataset is large
Offer profile plot as complement
Key Reminders
File validation first : Always validate input files before analysisNormalization matters : Choose appropriate method for comparison typeExtend reads carefully : YES for ChIP-seq, NO for RNA-seqUse all cores : Set --numberOfProcessors to available coresTest on regions : Use --region for parameter testingCheck QC first : Run quality control before detailed analysisDocument everything : Save commands for reproducibilityReference documentation : Use comprehensive references for detailed guidance
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