# Input data

MiGA datasets can be created from three different points: [Raw reads](/part2/input.md#raw-reads), [Trimmed reads](/part2/input.md#trimmed-reads), and [Assemblies](/part2/input.md#assemblies).

The input files can be added through the [CLI](https://github.com/bio-miga/miga/tree/7d5b5d8ca7b592d2dd8e085f33813de3ea42030a/manual/part3/cli.md) using `miga add` or any of the available [workflows](/part6.md). Files can also be added through the [Web](https://github.com/bio-miga/miga/tree/7d5b5d8ca7b592d2dd8e085f33813de3ea42030a/manual/part3/web.md) interface.

## Raw reads

Raw (unprocessed) sequencing reads. MiGA can handle different sequencing technologies, but it has been optimized for short reads.

* **Format**: FastQ, optionally gzipped (with .gz extension)
* **Workflow step**: [Raw reads](/part5/workflow.md#raw-reads)

## Trimmed reads

Sequencing reads already processed to remove low quality or other artifacts. MiGA can handle different sequencing technologies, but has been optimized for short reads.

* **Format**: FastA, optionally gzipped (with .gz extension)
* **Workflow step**: [Trimmed FastA](/part5/workflow.md#trimmed-fasta)

## Assemblies

Assembled contigs/scaffolds. Ideally, but not necessarily, sequences longer than 1 Kbp.

* **Format**: FastA, optionally gzipped (with .gz extension)
* **Workflow step**: [Assembly](/part5/workflow.md#assembly)


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