NCBI Datasets

A one-stop shop for finding, browsing, and downloading genomic data

Examples:Salmonellawhooping cranePrimates

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Command-line tools

Step-by-step instructions on installing NCBI Datasets command-line tools to retrieve gene, genome, and coronavirus data

How-to guides

Use NCBI Datasets to gather metadata, download data packages, view reports, and more

GitHub

Request a new feature or submit a bug report by opening an issue in GitHub

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NCBI Insights - Nov 14

RefSeq Release 227 is Available!

Check out RefSeq release 227, now available online and from the FTP site. You can access RefSeq data through NCBI Datasets. The release is provided in several directories as a complete dataset and...

NCBI Insights - Oct 30

Expansion of Ortholog Data for RefSeq Arthropods

250K+ new Hymenoptera orthologs added  NCBI is excited to announce the expansion of ortholog data for RefSeq arthropods. This update expands the breadth of arthropod orthology information, offering...

NCBI Insights - Oct 08

New API Key System Coming Soon to NCBI Datasets

Increased flexibility, efficiency, and reliability  Do you use the NCBI Datasets command-line tools or API? As of January 2025, you will have the option to use an API key to increase your rate of...

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