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