Replaces the aging FITS format with a modern YAML-based metadata structure and binary storage. Enables hierarchical data organization with native support for Python and C++ scientific stacks.
Tech Stack
PythonPhysics & Astronomy
Why asdf?
• Human-readable headers
• Strong Python integration
• Extensible schema system
Limitations
• Smaller ecosystem than HDF5
• Limited non-Python tooling
• Learning curve for schemas
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
82
Issues
BSD-3-Clause
License
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