> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.biom.science/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Relay

> A browser-based research workspace for scientific data.

# Welcome to Relay

Relay is a browser-based research workspace where scientists can view, analyze, and collaborate on their data. It supports images, video, electrophysiology recordings, tabular data, and more — unifying **data storage**, **multi-modal visualization**, **AI-powered analysis**, **pipeline building**, and **shareable results** into one platform.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Get up and running in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Supported File Types" icon="file-image" href="/files/supported-formats">
    OME-TIFF, Zarr, DICOM, NWB, FITS, and 30+ more formats.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Agent" icon="robot" href="/ai-agent/overview">
    Analyze images, run models, and build pipelines with natural language.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Models" icon="microchip" href="/models/overview">
    SAM3, DeepLabCut, Suite2p, SpikeInterface, PlantCV, and SExtractor.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What makes Relay different

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="No server required for image rendering">
    Unlike most web-based scientific viewers that rely on server-side rendering, Relay decodes and renders images entirely in the browser using WebAssembly. TIFFs, OME-TIFFs, CZI, ND2, LIF, and 95%+ of scientific image formats open instantly — no BioFormats server, no conversion step, no waiting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Unified workspace">
    No more switching between tools. View images, run AI models, annotate results, and share findings — all in one browser tab.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Multi-pane viewer">
    Split your workspace into up to 6 independent panes. Each pane has isolated viewport state — zoom, pan, channel adjustments, and annotations are all per-pane.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="AI-powered analysis">
    Use natural language to segment cells, track animal pose, sort spikes, analyze calcium imaging, and more. The AI agent can also write and run custom Python code in a sandboxed environment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Any model from GitHub">
    Relay ships with prebuilt models like SAM3, DeepLabCut, and Cellpose — but you can also add any model from a GitHub repository. Just paste a link on the Models tab and Relay builds it for you.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cloud-native storage">
    Relay Drive gives you managed cloud storage with uploads up to 50 GB. Connect Google Drive or bring your own S3/GCS/Azure bucket.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Scientific databases">
    Browse and mount datasets from DANDI, IDR, Allen Brain Atlas, and AWS Open Data directly into your viewer.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Platform overview

| Feature       | Description                                                         |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Viewer**    | Client-side rendering of 95%+ scientific formats — no server needed |
| **Models**    | Prebuilt scientific models + add any model from a GitHub link       |
| **AI Agent**  | Natural language prompt bar for data analysis and code execution    |
| **Pipelines** | Visual pipeline builder with AI-generated workflows                 |
| **Sharing**   | Link-based sharing with viewer/commenter/editor roles               |
| **Decks**     | Capture viewport snapshots into presentation-ready card collections |
| **Databases** | DANDI, IDR, Allen Brain Atlas, AWS Open Data connectors             |
| **Storage**   | Relay Drive, Google Drive, BYOB (S3/GCS/Azure)                      |