labarchive-integration

Automates LabArchives notebook, entry, and attachment management via its REST API.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #data management #api integration #labarchives #research documentation #electronic lab notebook

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill labarchive-integration-jimmc414

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Skill: labarchive-integration
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-claude-scientific-skills/scientific-skills/labarchive-integration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill labarchive-integration-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires labarchives-py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates interactions with LabArchives, an electronic lab notebook platform, streamlining documentation, data management, and integration with other research tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

Notebook Management: Access, back up, and manage entries and attachments within LabArchives.
Third-Party Integration: Connect with tools like Protocols.io, Jupyter, and REDCap for unified research workflows.
Use Case: Automatically back up all your lab notebooks nightly, or programmatically upload experimental results from a Jupyter notebook directly into your LabArchives entry.

Quick Start

Use the labarchive-integration skill to back up notebook with ID '12345' to the default backup directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about labarchive-integration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate backing up my LabArchives electronic lab notebook?▼

You can automate backing up your LabArchives electronic lab notebook by using this Skill to programmatically access the REST API and save notebook entries, attachments, and data to a default backup directory.

Can I upload experimental results from Jupyter directly into an electronic lab notebook?▼

Yes, you can upload experimental results from Jupyter directly into an electronic lab notebook entry. This Skill enables third-party integration to programmatically push data from Jupyter into LabArchives.

Do I need API credentials to manage LabArchives notebook entries?▼

Yes, you need API credentials and user authentication to manage LabArchives notebook entries. This Skill requires secure access verification to perform administrative functions and data manipulation.

What is the best way to integrate Protocols.io and REDCap with an electronic lab notebook?▼

The best way to integrate Protocols.io and REDCap with an electronic lab notebook is using this Skill's API integration capabilities, which connect these external scientific software platforms for unified research workflows.

Does labarchive-integration work without the labarchives-py dependency?▼

No, the labarchive-integration Skill does not work without the labarchives-py dependency. This Python library is required to handle the programmatic interactions with the LabArchives REST API.

Why does my LabArchives API integration fail during user authentication?▼

Your LabArchives API integration likely fails during user authentication because incorrect API credentials were supplied. Secure access to notebook data requires valid authentication keys to execute administrative functions.