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idc-claude-skill

Query and download public cancer imaging datasets

Finds public cancer imaging datasets by cancer type, modality, or anatomy in the NCI Imaging Data Commons. Generates download commands, license checks, citations, and browser viewer links without manual portal browsing. Routes each question to the cheapest access path, from no-install REST queries to full DICOM downloads.
npx skills add ImagingDataCommons/idc-claude-skill --all -g -y

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install idc-claude-skill?โ–ผ

Run `npx skills add ImagingDataCommons/idc-claude-skill --all -g -y` in your terminal to install the skill globally.

How to find cancer imaging datasets with AI?โ–ผ

Ask in plain language, for example to find CT scans of lung cancer, and the skill queries IDC metadata by cancer type, modality, or anatomy to return matching collections.

Do I need an account or API key to use IDC data?โ–ผ

No. IDC metadata and file downloads from public S3 and GCS buckets require no authentication; only optional BigQuery or Google Healthcare DICOMweb access needs GCP credentials.

Can I download DICOM files with this skill?โ–ผ

Yes. The skill generates download commands using the idc-index Python package or direct transfers from public cloud buckets, and can also produce browser viewer links for preview.

Does it check data licenses and citations?โ–ผ

Yes. It verifies each collection's license, flags commercial-use restrictions, and generates proper citations for the datasets you use.

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