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Vibe Coding Moves Beyond the Proteomics Prototype

The MacCoss Lab used Claude to build and validate an open-source DIA search tool – an experiment that could change how scientists and software developers work together

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  • James Strachan

  • September 30, 2026

  • 14 min

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    Proteomics relies on software for data processing, with interdisciplinary teams developing tools for peptide identification and visualization.

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    Mike MacCoss's lab has contributed to several widely used proteomics software tools, utilizing his expertise in mass spectrometry.

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    Generative AI has enabled rapid exploratory software development, allowing researchers to test ideas quickly, though validation remains essential.

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    MacCoss developed Osprey, an open-source peptide-centric DIA proteomics search tool, using vibe coding without typing code by hand.

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    Osprey's main function is detection and scoring, allowing visual inspection of identifications in Skyline, enhancing data analysis.

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Vibe Coding Moves Beyond the Proteomics Prototype

  • by James Strachan

  • September 30, 2026

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