Documentation
GDC Data Portal
The GDC Data Portal is a robust web-based platform that allows users to search, analyze, and download data for custom cohorts from cancer genomic studies. For detailed instructions on using the GDC Data Portal, please see our GDC Tutorial Videos which are also available in the NCI GDC YouTube Playlist.
GDC Data Portal User's Guide »
Documentation providing instructions for searching, analyzing, and downloading cancer data sets using the GDC Data Portal.
GDC Data Transfer Tool
The GDC Data Transfer Tool is a client-based tool supporting high-performance data downloads and submission.
GDC Data Transfer Tool User's Guide »
Documentation providing instructions on using the GDC Data Transfer Tool to download and upload files maintained at the GDC.
GDC Data Submission Portal
The GDC Data Submission Portal is a platform that allows researchers to submit data to the GDC that will be processed and released to the research community. Projects need to be approved by the GDC and registered in dbGaP.
GDC Data Submission Portal User's Guide »
Documentation highlighting the ways in which data can be submitted and a step-by-step procedure for the preparation, validation and submission of data to the GDC.
GDC Developer Tools
The GDC provides developer tools such as frameworks for developing applications that operate within the GDC and programmatic interfaces for retrieving, analyzing, and downloading data from the GDC.
GDC Application Developer Guide »
Details the process of developing applications for the GDC Data Portal and describes the structure of the GDC Data Portal and GDC Application Software Development Kit (SDK).
GDC API User's Guide »
Provides instructions and working code examples on using the GDC API to develop applications that interface with the GDC.
GDC Data
The GDC provides researchers with access to standardized clinical and genomic data from large-scale cancer studies from NCI and external programs.
Data Types and File Formats »
Provides information on the different data types and file formats that the GDC supports. Includes the relationship of GDC data types to data levels as well as information on important metadata.
Data Harmonization and Generation »
Provides a high-level overview of the software and algorithms used by the GDC to harmonize the biospecimen, clinical, and genomic data. More detailed information on bioinformatics pipelines used by the GDC is available in the GDC Documentation Site.