Benchling Matrix Plate Schema API

Defines the structure and constraints for a category of MatrixPlates in Benchling's inventory system. A MatrixPlateSchema specifies the grid dimensions (height and width), an optional ContainerSchema for tubes that can be inserted, and custom field definitions. Unlike WellPlateSchema where wells are permanently fixed, MatrixPlateSchema defines plates where containers can be inserted into and removed from positions. Examples include tube racks and sample storage matrices. Each schema is associated with a Registry and given a prefix for generating display IDs.

Operations 9

POST /matrix-plate-schema Create MatrixPlateSchema #
GET /matrix-plate-schema/items List MatrixPlateSchema items #
GET /matrix-plate-schema/{matrix_plate_schema_id} Get MatrixPlateSchema by ID #
PATCH /matrix-plate-schema/{matrix_plate_schema_id} Update MatrixPlateSchema #
GET /matrix-plate-schema/{matrix_plate_schema_id}/field-definitions/items List SchemaFieldDefinition items #
POST /matrix-plate-schema:batch-create Batch create MatrixPlateSchema #
PATCH /matrix-plate-schema:batch-update Batch update MatrixPlateSchema #
POST /matrix-plate-schema:bulk-create Bulk create MatrixPlateSchema #
PATCH /matrix-plate-schema:bulk-update Bulk update MatrixPlateSchema #

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benchling-matrixplateschema-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 Matrix Plate Schema API
  version: 2.0.0
  description: 'Defines the structure and constraints for a category of MatrixPlates in Benchling''s

    inventory system.'
servers:
- url: /api/v3
security:
- oAuth: []
- basicApiKeyAuth: []
tags:


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