GET /getData/sequence
ucsc.edu:ucsc-genome-browser-api
Summary: Get DNA sequence
Operation ID: getSequence
Auth: unknown
Operation ID: getSequence
Auth: unknown
Description
Returns DNA sequence for a specific genomic region. Can optionally return reverse complement.
Parameters (6)
chrom
(string, query, required)
Chromosome name (e.g., chr1, chrM)
end
(integer, query, optional)
End position (1-relative, required with start)
genome
(string, query, optional)
Genome assembly ID (e.g., hg38). Required unless hubUrl is provided.
hubUrl
(string, query, optional)
URL of the track hub (requires genome parameter)
revComp
(integer, query, optional)
If 1, return reverse complement of sequence
Constraints: {'enum': [1]}
start
(integer, query, optional)
Start position (0-relative, required with end)
Examples (2)
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get DNA sequence | openapi-spec |
https://api.genome.ucsc.edu/getData/sequence?genome=hg38&chrom=chr1&start=100000&end=100100 |
|
| Get DNA Sequence | openapi-spec |
https://api.genome.ucsc.edu/getData/sequence?genome=hg38&chrom=chrM&start=0&end=100 |
Probe History
Status Codes
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:51:07.619433 | 200 | 551ms | |
| 2026-03-23 10:22:51.830958 | 200 | 554ms |
Response Changes
| When | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:51:07.619433 | e76785c19c5a |
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