CORE FAQs

Question 1

What types of clinical datasets can CORE validate?

Accepted Answer

CORE supports the validation of various clinical dataset formats, including XPT, JSON, NDJSON, and XLSX files, ensuring they adhere to CDISC conformance rules.

Question 2

What is CORE and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

CORE is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the CDISC CORE Rules Engine. Its primary function is to enable validation and rule management of clinical datasets against CDISC conformance standards.

Question 3

Can CORE be integrated with other development tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CORE is designed as an MCP server, allowing seamless integration with popular Model Context Protocol clients like VS Code (GitHub Copilot) and Claude Desktop for streamlined development and validation workflows.

Question 4

How does CORE help users manage CDISC validation rules?

Accepted Answer

CORE provides robust tools to browse and search over 981 CDISC validation rules, offering comprehensive filtering options. Users can inspect individual rule details, including conditions, actions, and authority references, and manage updates to the rules engine.

Question 5

What are the basic requirements to get started with CORE?

Accepted Answer

To use CORE, you need Python ≥ 3.12, UV installed, and a CDISC Library API key to build the rules cache. You must also set up and point to the CDISC CORE Rules Engine.

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