nucleus

The premium Open Source alternative to DNAnexus SDK

🎯 Best for:Developers building complex genomic analysis tools and pipelines.

What is nucleus?

Replaces fragmented bioinformatics file parsers with a unified Python and C++ interface for genomic data. It leverages Protocol Buffers to ensure consistent data representation across BAM, VCF, and FASTQ formats.

Tech Stack
C++Biology & Biotechnology

Why nucleus?

  • Unified data models
  • High-performance C++ core
  • Extensive test coverage

Limitations

  • Steep learning curve
  • Heavy dependency on Bazel
  • Limited to specific file formats
2/12/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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Team Size10 Users
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