CaReD

SHORT DESCRIPTION

CaReD (Catalysis Research Data management) is a flexible, schema-based RDM platform designed to support diverse workflows across catalysis sub-disciplines. It integrates ELN functionalities, file management, and metadata modeling aligned with FAIR principles and NFDI4Cat standards.

• Built with Django, PostgreSQL, LinkML, and iRODS, CaReD supports metadata-rich workflows, flexible data models, and scalable backend integration.
• Combines ELN features, inventory management, file storage, and Jupyter-based data evaluation in one cohesive environment.
• Supports ontology alignment via Voc4Cat, future integration with PID4Cat, and export of knowledge graph-compatible data.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

• Support various sub-disciplines in Catalysis in one system
• An RDM toolcovering ELN features done right
• (in line with NFDI4Cat principles)
• Schema-based & linked-data compatible

Challenges or gaps in the current landscape.

• No current ELN has been found to cover LIKAT needs, key points:
  • Support of chemical structures
  • Powerful authorisation/authentication/permission handling
  • Change/history tracking
  • Integration of file systems
  • Metadata schema flexibility
  • Export / API
• Existing ELNs or sharing tools (e.g. CKAN) are not suitable to build a custom solution upon.

There is no “RDM toolbox” to assemble customized solutions for organisations like LIKAT.

 

OTHER LINKS

http://likat-rostock/cared-cli

https://github.com/LIKAT-Rostock/cared

 

CaReD name “claimed” on PyPI: cared& cared-cli (command line interface)

Code on GitHub LIKAT-Rostock/cared-cli & LIKAT-Rostock/cared