VCF file format | Mandatory information

Question

[its.roops]

Dear All,

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

Answer 1

[GenoMax]

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

[its.roops]

Thank you..:)