genome_updater is a bash script that downloads and updates (non-redundant) snapshots of the NCBI Genomes repository (RefSeq/GenBank) with advanced filters, detailed logs and reports, file integrity checks, NCBI taxonomy and GTDB integration and support for parallel downloads.
What is the pirovc/genome_updater GitHub project? Description: "genome_updater is a bash script that downloads and updates (non-redundant) snapshots of the NCBI Genomes repository (RefSeq/GenBank) with advanced filters, detailed logs and reports, file integrity checks, NCBI taxonomy and GTDB integration and support for parallel downloads.". Written in Shell. Explain what it does, its main use cases, key features, and who would benefit from using it.
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