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Arx Tools

Core Tools

Core Tools¶

The core tools provide the essential functionality for working with the Arx folder structure and genome data management.

Essential Workflow Tools¶

Setup & Structure¶

init_folder_structure - Create basic Arx folder structure
update_folder_structure - Update folder structure versions

Data Import & Management¶

import_genome - Import genome data with metadata generation
download_ncbi_genome - Download genomes from NCBI

Typical Workflow¶

Initialize - Use init_folder_structure to create your Arx folder structure
Prepare Data - Download from NCBI or prepare local genome files
Import - Use import_genome to organize your data into the structure
Maintain - Use update_folder_structure when new versions are available

Helper Scripts - File management and utilities
Getting Started - Setup and configuration guides