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imaging-data-commons

Query NCI Imaging Data Commons cancer imaging datasets via idc-index SQL filters and download selected DICOM series.

783|65|Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#sql querying#license compliance#idc-index#dicom download#imaging data commons#metadata discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill imaging-data-commons-leonchaox
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Skill: imaging-data-commons
Source: https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/07-%E4%B8%B4%E5%BA%8A%E5%8C%BB%E5%AD%A6%E4%B8%8E%E7%B2%BE%E5%87%86%E5%8C%BB%E7%96%97/imaging-data-commons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill imaging-data-commons-leonchaox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of finding the right publicly available cancer imaging datasets and downloading them with correct metadata, licensing awareness, and easy browser preview—without needing manual portal work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IDC dataset discovery via SQL: Query Imaging Data Commons using the idc-index mini-index to filter by collection, modality, body part, patient/study/series identifiers, and more.
  • Efficient DICOM download: Download selected series (or entire collections) to a configurable local directory structure using idc-index’s selection-based downloader.
  • License-aware research workflows: Surface per-series license information (e.g., CC BY vs CC BY-NC) and encourage citation generation from DOI metadata.
  • Instant browser visualization: Generate viewer URLs to inspect datasets in-browser before deciding what to download or analyze.

Quick Start

Use the imaging-data-commons skill to query IDC for a small CT cohort, preview one selected series in the browser, and then download only the matching series to a local folder.

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 DICOM series from NCI Imaging Data Commons using metadata filters?▼

Download DICOM series from NCI Imaging Data Commons by applying SQL queries via idc-index to filter by collection_id or SeriesInstanceUID, then execute selection-based downloads to a local directory for research and AI training workflows.

Can I preview CT or MR cancer imaging in a browser before downloading the full dataset?▼

Preview CT, MR, and PET cancer imaging in a browser before downloading by generating viewer URLs through idc-index, enabling instant visualization of selected series directly within the Imaging Data Commons portal.

How do I query public cancer imaging datasets for specific modalities and body parts?▼

Query public cancer imaging datasets for specific modalities and body parts using SQL over local idc-index mini-index tables to filter patient, study, and series metadata without manual portal interaction.

Does downloading cancer imaging data from Imaging Data Commons require license compliance checks?▼

Downloading cancer imaging data from Imaging Data Commons requires license compliance checks, surfacing per-series license information like CC BY or CC BY-NC alongside DOI metadata to ensure proper citation and authorized usage.

What is the best way to batch download digital pathology slide microscopy content from IDC?▼

Batch download digital pathology slide microscopy content from IDC by constructing SQL queries to isolate target series, then invoking idc-index download_from_selection to retrieve DICOM files directly to a configured local directory.

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