To download multiple files at once, you shouldn't download them one by one. Instead: Add your desired files to your in the GDC Portal. Click Download and select Manifest .
A "GDC TNK" file likely refers to a specialized resource from the or a specific game development toolkit (possibly related to "The Napping Kat" or similar indie projects).
This small text file contains the Unique Identifiers (UUIDs) for all your data, which the Transfer Tool uses to pull the actual files. 3. Setting Up the Download Once you have the GDC Data Transfer Tool installed:
Download the version for your OS and unzip it to a location in your system path.
If you are looking to download large data sets—often provided in compressed formats like .zip or via specialized manifests—here is the proper way to handle your GDC downloads. 1. Choose Your Tool: Portal vs. Data Transfer Tool
A command-line utility designed for high-performance, secure downloads of large molecular data files. 2. The Manifest Method
Best for clinical/biospecimen data or small individual files.