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VCF file format | Mandatory information

Dear All,

What are the mandatory fields in a VCF file header? Can the header part be ommited?

vcf fields mandatory

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You must have no doubt seen the specification https://samtools.github.io/hts-specs/VCFv4.3.pdf. Check section starting at Meta-information lines.

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