On the final day of OpenCRAVAT’s Adventurer’s Guide, we celebrate you—our community. OpenCRAVAT thrives because of the passion, creativity, and expertise of its users, developers, and collaborators. Let’s explore how our community is shaping the future of variant annotation.
A Collaborative Network
The success of OpenCRAVAT is rooted in its open, collaborative ecosystem. We welcome contributions from bioinformaticians, clinicians, and researchers alike. Here are just a few ways our community drives innovation:
- Developing New Modules: Contributors from around the globe create specialized annotation tools and predictors that enrich the platform’s functionality.
- Testing and Feedback: Early adopters and experienced users help refine features by sharing insights, reporting bugs, and suggesting improvements.
- Knowledge Sharing: Our community forum and GitHub discussions foster an environment where ideas and best practices are shared freely.
Celebrating Community Achievements
This year, OpenCRAVAT saw incredible milestones thanks to its community:
- User-Developed Modules: New tools were added to the OpenCRAVAT store, addressing challenges like population-specific allele frequencies.
- Educational Initiatives: Our OpenCRAVAT team hosted workshops and webinars, empowering new users to get started with variant annotation.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Joint efforts with CIViC and other organizations have expanded OpenCRAVAT’s reach and capabilities.
How to Get Involved
We’re always looking for new voices and perspectives. Here’s how you can join the adventure:
- Join Discussions: Share your expertise or ask questions on our GitHub discussions page.
- Develop an Annotator: Create and share a custom tool to address specific annotation needs. Explore our developer documentation to get started.
- Share Your Story: Have you used OpenCRAVAT in your work? Tell us about it and we might feature your story in a future blog post!
Looking Ahead
As we move into 2025, we’re excited to grow this vibrant community. Look for upcoming events, new features, and expanded opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can advance the field of genomic variant analysis and make a lasting impact.
