Flow Documentation

Welcome to Flow, the comprehensive bioinformatics platform that makes analyzing biological data accessible to everyone. Whether you're a wet lab scientist running your first RNA-seq analysis or a bioinformatician managing complex workflows, Flow provides the tools you need to go from raw data to biological insights.

What can you do with Flow?

Flow streamlines the entire bioinformatics workflow:

• Upload and organize your sequencing data in a secure, cloud-based environment
• Run validated pipelines for RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, CLIP-seq, and more
• Visualize results with interactive reports and quality metrics
• Collaborate seamlessly with your team and the scientific community
• Ensure reproducibility with version-controlled pipelines and tracked parameters

Getting Started

Learn More

For New Users

• Basics of Flow - Understand the core concepts and workflow
• Uploading Data - Get your sequencing data into Flow
• Working with Genomes - Manage reference genomes for your analyses

For Bioinformaticians

• Architecture Guide - Deep dive into Flow's technical architecture
• Writing Pipelines - Create custom Nextflow pipelines for Flow
• API Quickstart - Programmatic access to Flow

For Administrators

• Installation - Deploy Flow in your organization
• Managing Pipelines - Add and configure pipelines via admin panel
• Testing - Comprehensive testing strategies

Popular Pipelines

• RNA-seq Pipeline - Quantify gene expression from RNA sequencing
• ChIP-seq Pipeline - Analyze chromatin immunoprecipitation data
• CLIP-seq Pipeline - Identify RNA-protein interactions

Need Help?

• Check our FAQ for common questions
• Join our Community Forum to connect with other users
• Contact support@flow.bio for technical assistance

Contributing

Flow is built by the scientific community, for the scientific community. Learn how you can contribute to making bioinformatics more accessible.