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imaging-data-commons

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

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#download#licensing#imaging#datasets#clinical-data#idc-index
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npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill imaging-data-commons-scimate-ai
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Skill: imaging-data-commons
Source: https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/claude-scientific-skills/skills/imaging-data-commons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill imaging-data-commons-scimate-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Query and download public cancer imaging data from the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons (IDC) using the idc-index. This skill enables researchers to discover datasets by metadata, download DICOM series, and visualize/licensing information without authentication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover IDC imaging collections and derived data using idc-index.
  • Download DICOM series or entire collections with optional dir templates and manifest support.
  • Visualize data in-browser and check licenses; generate citations for attribution.
  • Optional BigQuery access for full DICOM metadata and clinical data integration.

Quick Start

Query IDC imaging data by collection and modality, then download the matching DICOM series.

Frequently Asked Questions about imaging-data-commons

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query IDC imaging data for machine learning workflows?▼

You can query IDC imaging data by using SQL-style queries on the idc-index to discover metadata-matched DICOM series. This enables metadata-based discovery across radiology and pathology collections for machine learning datasets.

How do I download DICOM series from the National Cancer Institute Imaging Data Commons?▼

To download DICOM series from IDC, use the idc-index to retrieve URL access for matching series. You can download individual series or entire collections with optional directory templates and manifest-based provenance support.

Can I access clinical data and full DICOM metadata from IDC without authentication?▼

IDC public cancer imaging data is accessible without authentication for basic discovery and download. Optional BigQuery access is required to query full DICOM metadata and integrate associated clinical data across IDC collections.

How do I verify licensing and generate citations for IDC imaging datasets?▼

You can verify licensing and generate citations for IDC imaging datasets directly through the idc-index. The skill enables license verification and citation generation to ensure proper attribution for downloaded radiology and pathology data.

What is the best way to discover public cancer imaging collections by modality?▼

The best way to discover public cancer imaging collections by modality is using idc-index SQL-style queries to filter metadata. This allows targeted retrieval of radiology and pathology DICOM series across IDC collections.

Do I need BigQuery access to visualize IDC imaging data in-browser?▼

You do not need BigQuery access to visualize IDC imaging data in-browser. Basic idc-index installation enables URL access and browser visualization, while BigQuery is only optional for querying full DICOM metadata and clinical data.

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