encode_get_metadata
Retrieve valid filter values for ENCODE database searches to ensure accurate parameter usage in genomic data queries.
Instructions
Get available filter values for ENCODE searches.
Use this to discover valid values for search parameters.
WHEN TO USE: Use to discover valid filter values before searching. Helps prevent typos in assay_title, organ, biosample_type etc. RELATED TOOLS: encode_get_facets, encode_search_experiments
Args: metadata_type: Type of metadata to retrieve. Options: - "assays": Available assay types (Histone ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, etc.) - "organisms": Available organisms (Homo sapiens, Mus musculus, etc.) - "organs": Available organ/tissue systems (pancreas, brain, liver, etc.) - "biosample_types": Biosample classifications (tissue, cell line, primary cell, etc.) - "file_formats": File format types (fastq, bam, bed, bigWig, etc.) - "output_types": Output data types (reads, peaks, signal, etc.) - "output_categories": Output categories (raw data, alignment, signal, etc.) - "assemblies": Genome assemblies (GRCh38, hg19, mm10, etc.) - "life_stages": Life stages (embryonic, adult, child, etc.) - "replication_types": Replication types (isogenic, anisogenic, unreplicated) - "statuses": Experiment statuses (released, archived, etc.) - "file_statuses": File statuses (released, archived, in progress, etc.)
Returns: JSON list of valid values for the specified metadata type.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| metadata_type | Yes |