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Use when converting Illumina BCL (Binary Base Call) files to FASTQ format using BCL Convert, the successor to bcl2fastq. Supports all modern Illumina platforms including NovaSeq X, NovaSeq X Plus, Nov
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Install the MCP server or CLI to instantly fetch BCL Convert documentation:
Install command
claude mcp add biocontext7 -- npx @biocontext7/mcpOr share this page: biocontext7.com/tools/bcl-convert
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