Benchling

Benchling Container Schema API

Defines the structure and metadata for a category of Containers in Benchling's inventory system. A `ContainerSchema` specifies the container type (e.g., "1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tube", "2mL Cryovial"), custom field definitions for capturing container-specific data, and an optional Registry association with display ID prefix. `ContainerSchema`s are referenced by box and matrix plate schemas to constrain what container types can be stored in boxes or plates of that type, and by fixed plate schemas to identify the container schema for the wells, which are modeled as containers. Examples of container schemas include "Eppendorf Tube", "Falcon Tube", or custom organization-specific container types.

GitHub OpenAPI

Operations 9

POST /container-schema Create ContainerSchema #
GET /container-schema/items List ContainerSchema items #
GET /container-schema/{container_schema_id} Get ContainerSchema by ID #
PATCH /container-schema/{container_schema_id} Update ContainerSchema #
GET /container-schema/{container_schema_id}/field-definitions/items List SchemaFieldDefinition items #
POST /container-schema:batch-create Batch create ContainerSchema #
PATCH /container-schema:batch-update Batch update ContainerSchema #
POST /container-schema:bulk-create Bulk create ContainerSchema #
PATCH /container-schema:bulk-update Bulk update ContainerSchema #

Documentation

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Documentation
https://docs.benchling.com/docs/developer-platform-overview
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APIReference
https://benchling.com/api/v3/reference
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Authentication
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/authentication/benchling-authentication.yml
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RateLimits
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/rate-limits/benchling-rate-limits.yml

Specifications

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OpenAPI
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/openapi/benchling-containerschema-api-openapi.yml

Other Resources

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OpenAPIRemote
https://benchling.com/api/v3/openapi.yaml
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OAuthScopes
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/scopes/benchling-scopes.yml
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Conventions
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/conventions/benchling-conventions.yml
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ErrorCatalog
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/errors/benchling-problem-types.yml
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DataModel
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/data-model/benchling-data-model.yml
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Webhooks
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/benchling-webhooks.yml
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Lifecycle
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/lifecycle/benchling-lifecycle.yml
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ChangeLog
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/changelog/benchling-changelog.yml
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StabilityPolicy
https://docs.benchling.com/docs/stability-guidelines
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SDKs
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/benchling/refs/heads/main/packages/benchling-packages.yml

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OpenAPI Specification

benchling-containerschema-api-openapi.yml Raw ↑ 
openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  license:
    name: Apache 2.0
    url: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html
  title: Benchling Container Schema API
  version: 2.0.0
  description: Defines the structure and metadata for a category of Containers in Benchling's inventory system.
servers:
- url: /api/v3
security:
- oAuth: []
- basicApiKeyAuth: []
tags:


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