v2.0.0-rc.1

v2.0.0-rc.1 (2025-02-07)

Chores

• Update lockfile (f3c4837)

Features

• Add optional import functionality and clean up dependencies (#217, 9efc491)

Introduce optional import functionality for h5py and pynrrd, while removing unused dependencies and refactoring the codebase for better maintainability.

• Documentation • Updated installation instructions with new environment setup commands and streamlined guidance.

• Refactor • Removed legacy imaging processing and indexing functionalities to simplify the toolset.

• New Features • Enhanced error handling for optional dependencies to offer clearer messaging when modules are missing.

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Detailed Changes: v1.21.1...v2.0.0-rc.1