Download & Installation
The software Convert-Pheno can be installed locally on the following operating systems:
| Operating System | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux | All major distributions |
| macOS | macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and later |
| Windows | Windows Server OS |
Installation
Choose the setup that matches how you will run the converter.
Most command-line users can install locally. Docker is the recommended route for API usage and reproducible execution environments.
Non-containerized installation
Use CPAN, GitHub, Conda, or an existing Perl environment to run convert-pheno directly.
Docker installation
Use a prebuilt environment for the HTTP(s) API, deployments, and reproducible runs.
Which download method should I use?
It depends on which components you want to use and your familiarity with Docker-based installations. Most users work with the CLI.
| Use case | Recommended path |
|---|---|
| CLI | Non-containerized (CPAN) |
| CLI in Conda | Non-containerized (Conda) |
| API | Docker |
| Web App UI | Display and exploration only; the deployed UI currently uses an older Convert-Pheno version |
Non-Containerizedâ
Use this path when you want to run convert-pheno directly from CPAN, GitHub, Conda, or your own Perl environment.
Detailed instructions:
Containerizedâ
Use this path when you want a reproducible environment with the dependencies preinstalled, especially for API usage.
Detailed instructions: