Ontology Development Kit

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Bootstrap an OBO Library ontology

Overview:

The Ontology Development Kit (ODK) is a versatile toolbox of ontology-related tools bundled as a docker image. It provides a set of workflows for managing an ontology's life cycle, including continuous integration, quality control, releases, and dynamic imports. The ODK offers a range of how-to guides, reference materials, and a supportive community for users.

Features:

  • Toolbox of ontology-related tools: Includes ROBOT, owltools, dosdp-tools, and more.
  • Workflow management: Offers executable workflows for continuous integration, quality control, releases, and dynamic imports.
  • How-to guides: Provides resources on creating repositories, adding license/title/description, and efficiently importing large ontologies.
  • Community support: Active community on Slack, with the option to file issues on GitHub.
  • Core team and contributors: Lists core team members and contributors that have helped develop and support the ODK.
  • Citation: Offers a DOI to cite the project for reference.
  • Outstanding contributions: Acknowledges groups and institutions that have supported the project.