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Mash distance python package

I am looking for a Python package that can calculate a mash distance. For now, I found only this peace of code . Maybe someone knows the existing package? Thanks!

python mash-distance
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written by vvs.hazia • vvs.hazia

Does it have to be in python? You could just shell out to the actual mash program?

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written by Joe Joe

Preferably Python, because I have Windows. I am not familiar with how to run programs from Windows command line.

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written by vvs.hazia • vvs.hazia

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If you're ok using an application, then sourmash is easy and fast with good docs.

https://github.com/sourmash-bio/sourmash

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