imaging-data-commons

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

1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill imaging-data-commons-hung-3008
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Skill: imaging-data-commons
Source: https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta/tree/main/.agents/skills/imaging-data-commons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hung-3008/agusta --skill imaging-data-commons-hung-3008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover IDC data by collection, modality, cancer type, and location.
  • Download DICOM series or manifests with directory templates and license awareness.
  • Visualize data in-browser using IDC viewer interfaces and retrieve viewer URLs.

Quick Start

Show me a sample IDC query and download a small dataset using idc-index.

Frequently Asked Questions about imaging-data-commons

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download public cancer imaging data with Python?

To download public cancer imaging data, you can query and retrieve DICOM series from the Imaging Data Commons (IDC) using the idc-index Python API and CLI. It enables filtering by cancer type, modality, and anatomy for AI training datasets.

Can I filter IDC radiology datasets by modality and anatomy?

Yes, you can filter IDC radiology and pathology datasets by modality, anatomy, cancer type, and collection. The idc-index package enables targeted metadata queries to discover specific public cancer imaging data for reproducibility and benchmarking.

How do I visualize DICOM series in a browser?

You can visualize DICOM series in-browser by retrieving viewer URLs through the IDC viewer interfaces. The idc-index workflow provides access to these visualization endpoints, allowing direct in-browser viewing of queried public cancer imaging data.

How do I handle licensing and citation when downloading IDC imaging data?

Handling licensing and citation when downloading IDC imaging data is built into the idc-index workflow. It provides license awareness during DICOM series downloads and manifest generation, ensuring proper attribution for public cancer imaging datasets used in AI training.

What is the best way to get manifests for public cancer imaging datasets?

The best way to get manifests for public cancer imaging datasets is using idc-index to query the IDC. It generates manifests with directory templates and license awareness, streamlining the download of DICOM series for reproducible AI training and benchmarking.