adapterremoval ☆
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Description:
Rapid adapter trimming, identification, and read merging
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.3.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: bioinformatics sequencing genomics trimming dna
Install: brew install adapterremoval
About:
AdapterRemoval is a bioinformatics tool designed for cleaning sequencing reads by identifying and removing adapter sequences. It efficiently trims adapters, merges overlapping paired-end reads, and can handle complex scenarios like adapter identification in single-end reads. This results in high-quality data suitable for downstream analysis like alignment or assembly.
Key Features:
  • Fast and accurate adapter trimming
  • Paired-end read merging
  • Adapter sequence discovery
  • Quality score trimming
Use Cases:
  • Preprocessing Illumina sequencing data
  • Preparing reads for genome assembly or alignment
Alternatives:
  • Trimmomatic – Trimmomatic is a widely used alternative offering similar trimming capabilities, though AdapterRemoval is often noted for its robust read merging features.
  • Cutadapt – Cutadapt is a standard tool for adapter trimming, often used alongside other tools for read merging where AdapterRemoval provides an integrated solution.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 9:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP 51af1466
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