The latest version is goby_latest and requires Sun Java 1.6+. Python and C/C++ libraries are provided, see below.

Binary Distribution

User forum

  • Please post to this forum if you have questions, run into a problem with the software, or would like to make suggestions for new features.
  • Only members of the forum can post messages (this helps cut down on spam).

Source Distribution

Since Goby 2.0, Goby source code is hosted on GitHub https://github.com/CampagneLaboratory/goby. Please be aware that this is the development version of the source code. If you need a stable release, use the following links.

C/C++ API

The C/C++ APIs  support reading and writing Goby file formats for use with Goby next-gen data management framework. They have been used to develop native Goby support in BWA and GSNAP. Follow these detailed instructions to download and install on your machine.  The current C and C++ APIs are distributed as part of the source distribution or also directly from the subversion repository at https://pbtech-vc.med.cornell.edu/public/viewvc/icb/trunk/goby/cpp/.

The current version of the C/C++ APIs depends on Protobuf 2.4.1.

Python API

The Python API for reading binary data files created with the Goby next-gen data management framework is available as part of the source distribution and also at http://pypi.python.org/pypi/goby/. The Python API is not currently being actively maintained. If you are a Python expert and would like to contribute to Goby, please contact us.

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