imaging-data-commons

Query and download public IDC imaging datasets by metadata using idc-index.

21|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OwnLabAI/ownlab --skill imaging-data-commons-ownlabai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: imaging-data-commons
Source: https://github.com/OwnLabAI/ownlab/tree/main/mart/skills/scientific-skills/imaging-data-commons
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OwnLabAI/ownlab --skill imaging-data-commons-ownlabai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

IDC users need a streamlined way to discover and fetch public imaging data from IDC using idc-index, enabling rapid access to large radiology and digital pathology datasets for AI development and research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover IDC collections and datasets with idc-index, filter by modality, body part, cancer type, and licensing.
  • Download DICOM series and visualize in browser without local DICOM viewers, with license attribution support.
  • Integrate with clinical data and cloud storage options for end-to-end workflows, including batch downloads and reproducible manifests.

Quick Start

Run a quick starter: query a CT chest series from rider_pilot and download it to your local machine.

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 public imaging datasets?▼

Download DICOM series from public imaging datasets by querying metadata with idc-index, applying filters for modality, body part, and cancer type to retrieve CT, MR, PET, or pathology data.

Can I filter IDC imaging data by collection, modality, and licensing?▼

Filter IDC imaging data by collection, modality, body part, cancer type, and licensing using SQL-like queries in idc-index to discover specific public radiology and pathology datasets.

How do I query IDC imaging data and visualize results in a browser?▼

Query IDC imaging data and visualize results in a browser viewer by generating viewer URLs with idc-index, enabling DICOM series visualization without local viewers and including license attribution.

What's the best way to batch download CT and MR datasets with licensing attribution?▼

Batch download CT and MR datasets with licensing attribution by creating reproducible manifests through idc-index, applying precise filters and performing license checks before retrieval.

Does idc-index work with clinical data integration for cancer imaging datasets?▼

idc-index works with clinical data integration for cancer imaging datasets, enabling end-to-end workflows that combine DICOM series downloads with cloud storage options and clinical metadata.

Why use idc-index for querying public radiology and pathology datasets?▼

Use idc-index for querying public radiology and pathology datasets to rapidly discover and fetch large imaging data from IDC, streamlining access for AI development and research workflows.