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The Ecosystem

Reliable metadata for research software

ELIXIR Research Software Ecosystem (RSEc) curates trusted, cross-linked metadata for computational biology tools so you can discover, validate, and integrate software with confidence.

  • Single entry point for metadata from major registries.
  • Open, version-controlled, and reusable by design.
  • Purpose-built for researchers, curators, and tool developers.
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How it helps

Discover

Find the right tool faster with unified identifiers and registry cross-links.

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Validate

Compare metadata across services to spot gaps or conflicts before publishing.

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Integrate

Use the open repository in workflows, dashboards, and registries without lock-in.

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