imaging-data-commons

Query and download public imaging data from IDC collections using idc-index.

22|4|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills --skill imaging-data-commons-crazymsn
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Skill: imaging-data-commons
Source: https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills/tree/main/academic-skills/imaging-data-commons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills --skill imaging-data-commons-crazymsn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

IDC provides researchers with ready-to-query, public imaging data from the IDC. This Skill enables rapid discovery, filtering across IDC collections, license awareness, and streamlined downloads via idc-index for reproducible research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover and query imaging series across IDC collections (CT, MR, SM, SEG, ANN, RTSTRUCT)
  • Download data with license awareness and viewer access URLs for quick inspection
  • Integrate imaging data with limited clinical metadata using idc-index workflows for advanced cohorts

Quick Start

Query the IDC index to locate desired series and download them with idc-index for reproducible research.

Frequently Asked Questions about imaging-data-commons

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I query and download public imaging datasets from IDC collections?

Querying IDC imaging data involves filtering across collections using idc-index to locate specific series, then downloading them with license awareness and retrieving viewer access URLs for quick inspection.

How do I filter IDC imaging series by modality for research cohorts?

Filtering IDC imaging series by modality for research cohorts is done using idc-index workflows, which supports querying across various collections and integrating limited clinical metadata to build advanced cohorts.

Can I use idc-index to access cloud-storage endpoints for large-scale radiology data?

Yes, you can use idc-index to access cloud-storage endpoints for large-scale radiology data, relying on IDCClient to support filtering, downloading, and viewer access across public IDC collections.

Does downloading IDC pathology data include license checks?

Downloading IDC pathology data includes license checks, ensuring you have license awareness and streamlined downloads via idc-index for reproducible research workflows.

What is the best way to inspect retrieved imaging series without downloading full datasets?

The best way to inspect retrieved imaging series without downloading full datasets is to use idc-index to retrieve viewer access URLs, enabling quick inspection of public imaging data directly from IDC.

Limitations of using idc-index for integrating clinical metadata with imaging data?

A limitation of using idc-index for integrating clinical metadata with imaging data is that it only supports integrating limited clinical metadata, which may restrict the depth of advanced cohort building.