Synda is a command line tool to search and download files from the Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF) archive.
Search dataset
synda search cmip5 MOHC HadGEM2-A amip4xCO2 mon atmos Amon r1i1p1
synda search rcp85 3hr start=2005-01-01T00:00:00Z end=2100-12-31T23:59:59Z
synda search project=CORDEX 'query=domain:EUR*11*'
synda search cmip5 mon atmos -l 5000
Search file
synda search rcp85 3hr timeslice=20050101-21001231 -f
synda search timeslice=00100101-20501231 model=GFDL-ESM2M "Air Temperature" -f
Download file
synda get tasmax_day_FGOALS-s2_piControl_r1i1p1_20160101-20161231.nc
Manage a large number of files with install / remove
synda install CMIP5 CNRM-CM5 tas pr areacello
synda remove areacello
Explore metadata
synda dump tas GFDL-ESM2M -F line -f -C size,filename
synda variable | less
synda variable "Air Temperature"
synda variable wind_speed_of_gust
export COLUMNS ; synda variable -s | cut -c 1-20 | column | less
Installation Guide | Upgrade guide
Configuration Parameter Reference
Selection File | Selection File Parameter Reference | Selection File Example
More documentation available here
This program is a command-line alternative to the ESGF web front-end.
- Linux
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Stable: 3.8
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Testing: 3.9
- Python 2.6+
Notes:
- Source installation can be performed by root or normal user.
- When using system package installation, some synda commands cannot be executed by normal user (e.g. sudo must be used to execute "synda install" command).
- Installation guides for old synda versions can be found here
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synda has incorporated code from several sources. Users have contributed patches and suggestions over time. This work has been undertaken by IPSL and as been funded by IPSL, IS-ENES and France-Grilles.