Add TileDB-VCF skill for genomic variant analysis

- Add comprehensive TileDB-VCF skill by Jeremy Leipzig
- Covers open source TileDB-VCF for learning and moderate-scale work
- Emphasizes TileDB-Cloud for large-scale production genomics (1000+ samples)
- Includes detailed reference documentation:
  * ingestion.md - Dataset creation and VCF ingestion
  * querying.md - Efficient variant queries
  * export.md - Data export and format conversion
  * population_genomics.md - GWAS and population analysis workflows
- Features accurate TileDB-Cloud API patterns from official repository
- Highlights scale transition: open source → TileDB-Cloud for enterprise
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# TileDB-VCF Export Guide
Complete guide to exporting data from TileDB-VCF datasets in various formats for downstream analysis and integration with other genomics tools.
## VCF/BCF Export
### Basic VCF Export
```python
import tiledbvcf
# Open dataset for reading
ds = tiledbvcf.Dataset(uri="my_dataset", mode="r")
# Export specific regions as VCF
ds.export_vcf(
uri="output.vcf.gz",
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
samples=["SAMPLE_001", "SAMPLE_002", "SAMPLE_003"]
)
```
### BCF Export (Binary VCF)
```python
# Export as compressed BCF for faster processing
ds.export_bcf(
uri="output.bcf",
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000", "chr2:500000-1500000"],
samples=["SAMPLE_001", "SAMPLE_002"]
)
```
### Large-Scale Export
```python
# Export entire chromosomes efficiently
def export_chromosome(ds, chrom, output_dir, samples=None):
"""Export full chromosome data"""
output_path = f"{output_dir}/chr{chrom}.bcf"
print(f"Exporting chromosome {chrom}")
ds.export_bcf(
uri=output_path,
regions=[f"chr{chrom}"],
samples=samples
)
print(f"Exported to {output_path}")
# Export all autosomes
for chrom in range(1, 23):
export_chromosome(ds, chrom, "exported_data")
```
## TSV Export
### Basic TSV Export
```python
# Export as tab-separated values
ds.export_tsv(
uri="variants.tsv",
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
samples=["SAMPLE_001", "SAMPLE_002"],
tsv_fields=["CHR", "POS", "REF", "ALT", "S:GT", "S:DP"]
)
```
### Custom Field Selection
```python
# Define custom TSV fields
custom_fields = [
"CHR", # Chromosome
"POS", # Position
"ID", # Variant ID
"REF", # Reference allele
"ALT", # Alternative allele
"QUAL", # Quality score
"FILTER", # Filter status
"I:AF", # INFO: Allele frequency
"I:AC", # INFO: Allele count
"I:AN", # INFO: Allele number
"S:GT", # Sample: Genotype
"S:DP", # Sample: Depth
"S:GQ" # Sample: Genotype quality
]
ds.export_tsv(
uri="detailed_variants.tsv",
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
samples=["SAMPLE_001", "SAMPLE_002"],
tsv_fields=custom_fields
)
```
### Population-Specific Exports
```python
def export_population_data(ds, regions, population_file, output_prefix):
"""Export data for different populations separately"""
import pandas as pd
# Read population assignments
pop_df = pd.read_csv(population_file)
populations = {}
for _, row in pop_df.iterrows():
pop = row['population']
if pop not in populations:
populations[pop] = []
populations[pop].append(row['sample_id'])
# Export each population
for pop_name, samples in populations.items():
output_file = f"{output_prefix}_{pop_name}.tsv"
print(f"Exporting {pop_name}: {len(samples)} samples")
ds.export_tsv(
uri=output_file,
regions=regions,
samples=samples,
tsv_fields=["CHR", "POS", "REF", "ALT", "S:GT", "S:AF"]
)
print(f"Exported {pop_name} data to {output_file}")
# Usage
export_population_data(
ds,
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
population_file="populations.csv",
output_prefix="population_variants"
)
```
## Pandas DataFrame Export
### Query to DataFrame
```python
# Export query results as pandas DataFrame for analysis
df = ds.read(
attrs=["sample_name", "contig", "pos_start", "alleles", "fmt_GT", "info_AF"],
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
samples=["SAMPLE_001", "SAMPLE_002", "SAMPLE_003"]
)
# Save DataFrame to various formats
df.to_csv("variants.csv", index=False)
df.to_parquet("variants.parquet")
df.to_pickle("variants.pkl")
```
### Processed Data Export
```python
def export_processed_variants(ds, regions, samples, output_file):
"""Export processed variant data with calculated metrics"""
# Query raw data
df = ds.read(
attrs=["sample_name", "contig", "pos_start", "pos_end",
"alleles", "fmt_GT", "fmt_DP", "fmt_GQ", "info_AF"],
regions=regions,
samples=samples
)
# Add calculated columns
df['variant_id'] = df['contig'] + ':' + df['pos_start'].astype(str)
# Parse genotypes
def parse_genotype(gt):
if isinstance(gt, list) and len(gt) == 2:
if -1 in gt:
return "missing"
elif gt[0] == gt[1]:
return "homozygous"
else:
return "heterozygous"
return "unknown"
df['genotype_type'] = df['fmt_GT'].apply(parse_genotype)
# Filter high-quality variants
high_qual = df[
(df['fmt_DP'] >= 10) &
(df['fmt_GQ'] >= 20) &
(df['genotype_type'] != 'missing')
]
# Export processed data
high_qual.to_csv(output_file, index=False)
print(f"Exported {len(high_qual)} high-quality variants to {output_file}")
return high_qual
# Usage
processed_df = export_processed_variants(
ds,
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
samples=ds.sample_names()[:50], # First 50 samples
output_file="high_quality_variants.csv"
)
```
## Streaming Export for Large Datasets
### Chunked Export
```python
def streaming_export(ds, regions, samples, output_file, chunk_size=100000):
"""Export large datasets in chunks to manage memory"""
import csv
total_variants = 0
with open(output_file, 'w', newline='') as f:
writer = None
header_written = False
for region in regions:
print(f"Processing region: {region}")
# Query region
df = ds.read(
attrs=["sample_name", "contig", "pos_start", "alleles", "fmt_GT"],
regions=[region],
samples=samples
)
if df.empty:
continue
# Process in chunks
for i in range(0, len(df), chunk_size):
chunk = df.iloc[i:i+chunk_size]
# Write header on first chunk
if not header_written:
writer = csv.writer(f)
writer.writerow(chunk.columns)
header_written = True
# Write chunk data
for _, row in chunk.iterrows():
writer.writerow(row.values)
total_variants += len(chunk)
if i + chunk_size < len(df):
print(f" Processed {i + chunk_size:,} variants...")
print(f"Exported {total_variants:,} variants to {output_file}")
# Usage
regions = [f"chr{i}" for i in range(1, 23)] # All autosomes
streaming_export(ds, regions, ds.sample_names(), "genome_wide_variants.csv")
```
### Parallel Export
```python
import multiprocessing as mp
import os
def export_region_chunk(args):
"""Export single region - for parallel processing"""
dataset_uri, region, samples, output_dir = args
# Create separate dataset instance for each process
ds = tiledbvcf.Dataset(uri=dataset_uri, mode="r")
# Generate output filename
region_safe = region.replace(":", "_").replace("-", "_")
output_file = os.path.join(output_dir, f"variants_{region_safe}.tsv")
# Export region
ds.export_tsv(
uri=output_file,
regions=[region],
samples=samples,
tsv_fields=["CHR", "POS", "REF", "ALT", "S:GT", "S:DP"]
)
return region, output_file
def parallel_export(dataset_uri, regions, samples, output_dir, n_processes=4):
"""Export multiple regions in parallel"""
os.makedirs(output_dir, exist_ok=True)
# Prepare arguments for parallel processing
args = [(dataset_uri, region, samples, output_dir) for region in regions]
# Export in parallel
with mp.Pool(n_processes) as pool:
results = pool.map(export_region_chunk, args)
# Combine results if needed
output_files = [output_file for _, output_file in results]
print(f"Exported {len(output_files)} region files to {output_dir}")
return output_files
# Usage
regions = [f"chr{i}:1-50000000" for i in range(1, 23)] # First half of each chromosome
output_files = parallel_export(
dataset_uri="my_dataset",
regions=regions,
samples=ds.sample_names()[:100],
output_dir="parallel_export",
n_processes=8
)
```
## Integration with Analysis Tools
### PLINK Format Export
```python
def export_for_plink(ds, regions, samples, output_prefix):
"""Export data in format suitable for PLINK analysis"""
# Query variant data
df = ds.read(
attrs=["sample_name", "contig", "pos_start", "id", "alleles", "fmt_GT"],
regions=regions,
samples=samples
)
# Prepare PLINK-compatible data
plink_data = []
for _, row in df.iterrows():
gt = row['fmt_GT']
if isinstance(gt, list) and len(gt) == 2 and -1 not in gt:
# Convert genotype to PLINK format (0/1/2)
alleles = row['alleles']
if len(alleles) >= 2:
ref_allele = alleles[0]
alt_allele = alleles[1]
# Count alternative alleles
alt_count = sum(1 for allele in gt if allele == 1)
plink_data.append({
'sample': row['sample_name'],
'chr': row['contig'],
'pos': row['pos_start'],
'id': row['id'] if row['id'] else f"{row['contig']}_{row['pos_start']}",
'ref': ref_allele,
'alt': alt_allele,
'genotype': alt_count
})
# Save as PLINK-compatible format
plink_df = pd.DataFrame(plink_data)
# Pivot for PLINK .raw format
plink_matrix = plink_df.pivot_table(
index='sample',
columns=['chr', 'pos', 'id'],
values='genotype',
fill_value=-9 # Missing data code
)
# Save files
plink_matrix.to_csv(f"{output_prefix}.raw", sep='\t')
# Create map file
map_data = plink_df[['chr', 'id', 'pos']].drop_duplicates()
map_data['genetic_distance'] = 0 # Placeholder
map_data = map_data[['chr', 'id', 'genetic_distance', 'pos']]
map_data.to_csv(f"{output_prefix}.map", sep='\t', header=False, index=False)
print(f"Exported PLINK files: {output_prefix}.raw, {output_prefix}.map")
# Usage
export_for_plink(
ds,
regions=["chr22"], # Start with smaller chromosome
samples=ds.sample_names()[:100],
output_prefix="plink_data"
)
```
### VEP Annotation Preparation
```python
def export_for_vep(ds, regions, output_file):
"""Export variants for VEP (Variant Effect Predictor) annotation"""
# Query essential variant information
df = ds.read(
attrs=["contig", "pos_start", "pos_end", "alleles", "id"],
regions=regions
)
# Prepare VEP input format
vep_data = []
for _, row in df.iterrows():
alleles = row['alleles']
if len(alleles) >= 2:
ref = alleles[0]
for alt in alleles[1:]: # Can have multiple ALT alleles
vep_data.append({
'chr': row['contig'],
'start': row['pos_start'],
'end': row['pos_end'],
'allele': f"{ref}/{alt}",
'strand': '+',
'id': row['id'] if row['id'] else '.'
})
vep_df = pd.DataFrame(vep_data)
# Save VEP input format
vep_df.to_csv(
output_file,
sep='\t',
header=False,
index=False,
columns=['chr', 'start', 'end', 'allele', 'strand', 'id']
)
print(f"Exported {len(vep_df)} variants for VEP annotation to {output_file}")
# Usage
export_for_vep(ds, ["chr1:1000000-2000000"], "variants_for_vep.txt")
```
## Cloud Export
### S3 Export
```python
def export_to_s3(ds, regions, samples, s3_bucket, s3_prefix):
"""Export data directly to S3"""
import boto3
# Configure for S3
config = tiledbvcf.ReadConfig(
tiledb_config={
"vfs.s3.region": "us-east-1",
"vfs.s3.multipart_part_size": "50MB"
}
)
# Export to S3 paths
for i, region in enumerate(regions):
region_safe = region.replace(":", "_").replace("-", "_")
s3_uri = f"s3://{s3_bucket}/{s3_prefix}/region_{region_safe}.bcf"
print(f"Exporting region {i+1}/{len(regions)}: {region}")
ds.export_bcf(
uri=s3_uri,
regions=[region],
samples=samples
)
print(f"Exported to {s3_uri}")
# Usage
export_to_s3(
ds,
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000", "chr2:500000-1500000"],
samples=ds.sample_names()[:50],
s3_bucket="my-genomics-bucket",
s3_prefix="exported_variants"
)
```
## Export Validation
### Data Integrity Checks
```python
def validate_export(original_ds, export_file, regions, samples):
"""Validate exported data against original dataset"""
import pysam
# Count variants in original dataset
original_df = original_ds.read(
attrs=["sample_name", "pos_start"],
regions=regions,
samples=samples
)
original_count = len(original_df)
# Count variants in exported file
try:
if export_file.endswith('.vcf.gz') or export_file.endswith('.bcf'):
vcf = pysam.VariantFile(export_file)
export_count = sum(1 for _ in vcf)
vcf.close()
elif export_file.endswith('.tsv') or export_file.endswith('.csv'):
export_df = pd.read_csv(export_file, sep='\t' if export_file.endswith('.tsv') else ',')
export_count = len(export_df)
else:
print(f"Unknown file format: {export_file}")
return False
# Compare counts
if original_count == export_count:
print(f"✓ Export validation passed: {export_count} variants")
return True
else:
print(f"✗ Export validation failed: {original_count} original vs {export_count} exported")
return False
except Exception as e:
print(f"✗ Export validation error: {e}")
return False
# Usage
success = validate_export(
ds,
"output.bcf",
regions=["chr1:1000000-2000000"],
samples=["SAMPLE_001", "SAMPLE_002"]
)
```
## Best Practices
### Efficient Export Strategies
```python
# 1. Optimize for intended use case
def choose_export_format(use_case, file_size_mb):
"""Choose optimal export format based on use case"""
if use_case == "downstream_analysis":
if file_size_mb > 1000:
return "BCF" # Compressed binary
else:
return "VCF" # Text format
elif use_case == "data_sharing":
return "VCF.gz" # Standard compressed format
elif use_case == "statistical_analysis":
return "TSV" # Easy to process
elif use_case == "database_import":
return "CSV" # Universal format
else:
return "VCF" # Default
# 2. Batch processing for large exports
def batch_export_by_size(ds, regions, samples, max_variants_per_file=1000000):
"""Export data in batches based on variant count"""
current_batch = []
current_count = 0
batch_num = 1
for region in regions:
# Estimate variant count (approximate)
test_df = ds.read(
attrs=["pos_start"],
regions=[region],
samples=samples[:10] # Small sample for estimation
)
estimated_variants = len(test_df) * len(samples) // 10
if current_count + estimated_variants > max_variants_per_file and current_batch:
# Export current batch
export_batch(ds, current_batch, samples, f"batch_{batch_num}.bcf")
batch_num += 1
current_batch = [region]
current_count = estimated_variants
else:
current_batch.append(region)
current_count += estimated_variants
# Export final batch
if current_batch:
export_batch(ds, current_batch, samples, f"batch_{batch_num}.bcf")
def export_batch(ds, regions, samples, output_file):
"""Export a batch of regions"""
print(f"Exporting batch to {output_file}")
ds.export_bcf(uri=output_file, regions=regions, samples=samples)
```
This comprehensive export guide covers all aspects of getting data out of TileDB-VCF in various formats optimized for different downstream analysis workflows.