MG-RAST provides tools to search, upload, download, and analyze metagenomic data and supports public submission of sequence data.

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About MG-RAST

MG-RAST is a web application for working with metagenomic sequence data. It allows users to search, upload, download, and analyze data, including automatic phylogenetic and functional analysis of metagenomes.

It supports public submission of sequence data for reference and provides programmatic access through an API.

Key features

  • Search metagenomic datasets
  • Upload raw sequence data for analysis
  • Download metagenomic data
  • Automatic phylogenetic analysis of metagenomes
  • Automatic functional analysis of metagenomes
  • Programmatic access through an API
Best for: Researchers, data submitters, and instructors working with metagenomic sequence data.
Good for
  • Combines search, upload, download, and analysis for metagenomic data
  • Supports public submission of sequence data
  • Provides API for programmatic access

MG-RAST at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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