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pooch

Data file fetching and caching for geoscience applications. Download sample datasets with automatic caching, checksum verification, and multiple download sources. Use when Claude needs to: (1) Download datasets from URLs or DOIs, (2) Cache files locally with automatic verification, (3) Verify file integrity with SHA256/MD5 hashes, (4) Extract compressed archives (ZIP, TAR, GZIP), (5) Create data registries for reproducible workflows, (6) Fetch from Zenodo or other repositories.

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Updated 2/3/2026
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Installation and usage

Data file fetching and caching for geoscience applications. Download sample datasets with automatic caching, checksum verification, and multiple download sources. Use when Claude needs to: (1) Download datasets from URLs or DOIs, (2) Cache files locally with automatic verification, (3) Verify file integrity with SHA256/MD5 hashes, (4) Extract compressed archives (ZIP, TAR, GZIP), (5) Create data registries for reproducible workflows, (6) Fetch from Zenodo or other repositories.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use pooch