Datasets2Tools, repository and search engine for bioinformatics datasets, tools and canned analyses

Area of Science:

• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Data Science
• Data Repository Development

Background:

• Biomedical data repositories like GEO and tool indexes like OMICtools facilitate data and tool discovery.
• A gap exists in accessing pre-generated analyses applied to biomedical data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce Datasets2Tools, a repository for canned bioinformatics analyses, datasets, and tools.
• To provide a platform for searching, contributing, and evaluating biomedical digital resources.

Main Methods:

• Developed a repository indexing 31,473 canned analyses, 6,431 datasets, and 4,901 tools.
• Implemented an intuitive web interface, a Google Chrome extension, and an API for access.
• Integrated a system for community contributions and FAIR compliance evaluation.

Main Results:

• The Datasets2Tools repository contains a large collection of analyzed datasets and associated bioinformatics tools.
• Users can efficiently find datasets, tools, and canned analyses via multiple access points.
• The platform supports community engagement and promotes adherence to FAIR principles.

Conclusions:

• Datasets2Tools addresses the need for systematic access to pre-computed bioinformatics analyses.
• The repository facilitates knowledge extraction from biomedical data through enhanced sharing and discovery.
• Community contribution and FAIR compliance are central to the platform's goals.