Creating Repositories

Repositories organize your constructs, parts, notebooks, and files into logical collections.

Create a Repository

1. Click New > Repository in the header

2. Or click Repository in the dashboard Create new section

3. Enter repository details:

   • Name: Descriptive identifier

   • Description: Purpose and contents

4. Click Create

The new repository appears in your Repos list.

Repository Contents

Repositories can contain:

• Constructs: Plasmids, vectors, genetic designs

• Parts: Reusable genetic elements

• Notebooks: Lab notes and documentation

• Folders: Organize content hierarchically

• Files: Supporting documents

Repository Settings

Access settings by clicking Settings in a repository:

General

• Name and description

• Repository visibility

Sharing

• Add collaborators

• Set permission levels

• Share with workspaces

Advanced

• Delete repository (Admin only)

Repository Types

Project Repositories

Contain all content for a specific project:

• Related constructs

• Project-specific parts

• Notebooks with protocols and results

Parts Libraries

Dedicated to reusable parts:

• Organized by part type

• Shared across the workspace

• Well-documented with metadata

Template Repositories

Store starting points for new designs:

• Backbone templates

• Common configurations

• Standard protocols

Organizing with Folders

Create Folders

1. In a repository, click New > Folder

2. Name the folder

3. Click Create

Folder Structure Examples

By Function:

Project-Name/
├── Constructs/
├── Parts/
│   ├── Promoters/
│   ├── CDSs/
│   └── Terminators/
└── Notebooks/

By Stage:

Project-Name/
├── Design/
├── Testing/
├── Production/
└── Archive/

Move Items to Folders

1. Select items in the repository

2. Drag to the target folder

3. Or right-click and select Move to...

Importing Content

From Files

1. In the repository, click New

2. Select the content type (Construct, Part, etc.)

3. Choose Import from file

4. Upload your files

From Other Repositories

1. Find content in another repository

2. Right-click and select Copy to...

3. Choose the destination repository

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

• Use consistent prefixes

• Include project codes

• Add version identifiers when relevant

Documentation

• Write clear descriptions

• Keep README notebooks

• Document organization schemes

Maintenance

• Archive completed projects

• Remove outdated content

• Review permissions regularly

Next Steps

• Organization — Structure your repositories

• Search — Find content

• Permissions & Roles — Control access