Software Requests
BioGrids expands its software collection based on community needs. Request new bioinformatics and computational biology applications by filling out the Software Request Form.
Provide the software name, version, official website, research use case, license type, and platform requirements.
Evaluation Process
Software requests undergo initial review for legitimacy and licensing compatibility, technical assessment for installation feasibility, integration development to create BioGrids packages, and final curation and release to the software collection.
Selection Criteria
BioGrids only includes fully open source applications. BioGrids prioritizes software with research impact, active development, community adoption, and technical quality.
Software Categories
BioGrids includes sequence analysis tools, genome assembly software, phylogenetic applications, molecular dynamics packages, machine learning frameworks, and data analysis platforms. High-priority areas include AI/ML for biology, single-cell omics, spatial biology, and long-read sequencing tools.
Commercial Software
Commercial software is not included in BioGrids.
R Packages
R packages are not individually listed due to their number. Check availability with library(packagename) in R. Request packages by emailing help@biogrids.org with package name, repository, and research application or submit a software request by form (see below).
Submit a Request
Ready to request new software? Our team will evaluate your request and work to include it in the BioGrids collection.
What to include in your request:
- Software Name and version.
- Official Website or source repository.
- Research Use Case: A brief description of how it will be used.
- License Type: (e.g., GPL, MIT, Commercial).
- Platform Requirements: (e.g., Linux, macOS, GPU).
Support
For assistance with software requests, licensing questions, or collection inclusion, contact our technical team: