LibGuides: Open Science: protocols.io

What is protocols.io?

protocols.io is an online platform for the creation, management, and sharing of research methods. It supports open science by facilitating the re-use of methods and reproducibility of research. protocols.io provides an interactive platform for researchers in all disciplines.

Training 2024:

Apr 23 at 12 noon HKT: Tips and tricks for power users
May 28 at 12 noon HKT: Getting credit
Jun 25 at 12 noon HKT: Introduction

Please visit https://protocols.io/webinars for details of all upcoming scheduled webinars.

Why protocols.io?

protocols.io helps you

Search relevant protocols developed by other researchers by keywords
Contact the authors of relevant protocols for help and further information
Clone a protocol of another researcher and edit it in your account
Create a new protocol using existing templates, record any changes, annotate details of each step
Publish your protocol, get a DOI, and get credit for method development

Setting up your protocols.io

As a member of the CUHK, you can get a free premium account.

To create a premium account, go to the protocols.io homepage and click the "SIGN UP Free" button.

Create an account with the CUHK email address, @cuhk.edu.hk or @link.cuhk.edu.hk.
Verify your account through the verification email that will be sent to you and sign into your account on protocols.io.
Go to your Workspace and click the "UPGRADE" button.
Follow the on-screen instruction to create your workspace.

You can learn more about your Premium benefits HERE.

You may conduct a keyword search in protocols.io.