data_formats

ClinVar provides bulk data downloads in multiple formats to support different research workflows. Data is distributed via FTP and updated on regular schedules.

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Content

# ClinVar Data Formats and FTP Access

## Overview

ClinVar provides bulk data downloads in multiple formats to support different research workflows. Data is distributed via FTP and updated on regular schedules.

## FTP Access

### Base URL
```
ftp://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/clinvar/
```

### Update Schedule

- **Monthly Releases**: First Thursday of each month
  - Complete dataset with comprehensive documentation
  - Archived indefinitely for reproducibility
  - Includes release notes

- **Weekly Updates**: Every Monday
  - Incremental updates to monthly release
  - Retained until next monthl

- 🔒 Full content on the Pro plan (€7.99/month) -

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