Introduction to the eLabFTW API: Importing, Exporting and Automating Data

Date

Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Time

15:00 - 16:00

Online event

virtual

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Discover how to use the eLabFTW API to import and export. This introductory training session provides the essential knowledge and practical tools you need to get started with API requests in eLabFTW.

elabFTW at the H-BRS

The laboratory notebook elabFTW ist offered to H-BRS researchers via the research services of the library.

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Course description

This introductory training provides an overview of the eLabFTW API and its potential uses for importing, exporting, and automating data. Participants will learn the basics of API requests, explore useful tools, and see a practical example of importing resources into eLabFTW.

Learning objectives

After completing this training session, participants will be able to:

explain the basic concept and purpose of an API
identify potential use cases for the eLabFTW API
identify the components and information required to create an API request
navigate the eLabFTW API documentation
use open-source API clients to explore and send API requests
understand how scripts can be used to automate data exchange with eLabFTW, using the import of resources as an example.

Course language: English

This training course forms part of the joint training programme offered by the network "Schulung, Beratung und Kuratierung". It is run by the University of Münster and is open to all members of universities in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Overview of the Training Programme