> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/written-documentation/analyze-data-1/terra/bringing-data-into-a-workspace.md). # Bring Data into a Workspace You can import data into your workspace by either linking directly to external files you have access to, or by interfacing with a number of platforms with which Terra has integrated access. For BDC researchers, one of the most relevant of these interfacing platforms is [Gen3](https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/explore_data/gen3-discovering-data). However this section also provides you with resources that teach how to import data from other public datasets integrated into Terra’s data library, as well as how to bring in your own data. Read on in this section for more information on: * [Bringing in data from Gen3](https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/analyze-data/terra/bringing-data-into-a-workspace/bringing-in-data-from-gen3) * [Bringing in data from Terra's Data Library](https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/analyze-data/terra/bringing-data-into-a-workspace/from-terras-data-library) * [Using your own data with Terra](https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/analyze-data/terra/bringing-data-into-a-workspace/using-your-own-data-with-terra) * [Understanding the Terra ecosystem and how your files live in it](https://support.terra.bio/hc/en-us/articles/360058163311) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://bdcatalyst.gitbook.io/biodata-catalyst-documentation/written-documentation/analyze-data-1/terra/bringing-data-into-a-workspace.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.