imaging-data-commons

Query and download public cancer imaging data from the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons.

3|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace --skill imaging-data-commons-ramanebrahimi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: imaging-data-commons
Source: https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/agentic-research/skills/scientific-skills/imaging-data-commons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RamanEbrahimi/raman-marketplace --skill imaging-data-commons-ramanebrahimi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires idc-index, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies access to and download of public cancer imaging data from the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons (IDC), allowing for efficient research and AI training.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Discovery: Search and retrieve metadata for a vast collection of imaging datasets.
  • Data Download: Efficiently download DICOM files and other data formats.
  • Data Visualization: Visualize medical images directly in the browser without local viewers.
  • Use Case: Researchers can easily access large-scale radiology and pathology datasets to train AI models or for in-depth analysis.

Quick Start

Query for data related to lung cancer and download selected series using the imaging-data-commons skill.

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 for AI training?

To download public cancer imaging data for AI training, you can query and retrieve DICOM datasets from the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons. This interface supports SQL-like queries to explore metadata and execute targeted download operations for radiology and pathology research.

What is the NCI Imaging Data Commons and how does it support cancer research?

The NCI Imaging Data Commons is a public repository of cancer imaging data supporting research through a Python-based interface. It enables researchers to discover, visualize, and download large-scale radiology and pathology datasets for analysis and AI model development.

Do I need the idc-index library to query DICOM metadata?

Yes, you need the idc-index library to query DICOM metadata and perform data retrieval and manipulation. This dependency is required to access the Python-based interface that enables SQL-like queries for metadata exploration and download operations from the Imaging Data Commons.

Can I visualize medical images directly in the browser without local viewers?

Yes, you can visualize medical images directly in the browser without local viewers using this data access interface. This feature allows researchers to preview radiology and pathology DICOM files immediately after querying them from the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons.

What's the best way to search for specific radiology datasets in a public cancer imaging repository?

The best way to search for specific radiology datasets in a public cancer imaging repository is using SQL-like queries for metadata exploration. This approach allows you to filter and discover relevant collections within the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons before downloading DICOM files.

What are the limitations of using idc-index for downloading pathology datasets?

The idc-index library focuses specifically on retrieving and manipulating public cancer imaging data from the Imaging Data Commons. While it supports SQL-like queries for metadata and download operations, it is specialized for radiology and pathology datasets rather than general medical imaging data retrieval.