Opentrons · Schema
Opentrons Command
JSON Schema for an Opentrons protocol command, representing an atomic liquid handling or robot control instruction such as aspirate, dispense, pick up tip, move, or module control.
Lab AutomationLiquid HandlingRoboticsBiologyLife SciencesProtocol ManagementHardware ControlOpen-Source
Properties
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | Unique identifier for the command |
| createdAt | string | When the command was created |
| startedAt | stringnull | When execution of the command began |
| completedAt | stringnull | When execution of the command completed |
| commandType | string | The type of command (e.g., aspirate, dispense, pickUpTip, dropTip, moveToWell, moveToCoordinates, home, loadLabware, loadPipette, loadModule) |
| params | object | Command-specific parameters |
| result | objectnull | Command-specific result data returned after execution |
| status | string | The current execution status of the command |
| error | objectnull | Error details if the command failed |
| intent | string | The intent of the command: setup commands run before the protocol, protocol commands are part of the protocol, fixit commands are used for error recovery |
| key | stringnull | Optional key for identifying this command, used for error recovery |
| notes | array | Informational notes about the command execution |
JSON Schema
{
"$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12",
"$id": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/opentrons/main/json-schema/opentrons-command-schema.json",
"title": "Opentrons Command",
"description": "JSON Schema for an Opentrons protocol command, representing an atomic liquid handling or robot control instruction such as aspirate, dispense, pick up tip, move, or module control.",
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique identifier for the command"
},
"createdAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"description": "When the command was created"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": ["string", "null"],
"format": "date-time",
"description": "When execution of the command began"
},
"completedAt": {
"type": ["string", "null"],
"format": "date-time",
"description": "When execution of the command completed"
},
"commandType": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The type of command (e.g., aspirate, dispense, pickUpTip, dropTip, moveToWell, moveToCoordinates, home, loadLabware, loadPipette, loadModule)",
"examples": [
"aspirate",
"aspirateInPlace",
"dispense",
"dispenseInPlace",
"pickUpTip",
"dropTip",
"dropTipInPlace",
"moveToWell",
"moveToCoordinates",
"moveRelative",
"home",
"loadLabware",
"reloadLabware",
"loadPipette",
"loadModule",
"loadLiquid",
"blowout",
"blowOutInPlace",
"touchTip",
"mix",
"configureForVolume",
"prepareToAspirate",
"waitForDuration",
"waitForResume",
"comment",
"setRailLights",
"moveLabware",
"heaterShaker/setTargetTemperature",
"heaterShaker/setAndWaitForShakeSpeed",
"heaterShaker/openLabwareLatch",
"heaterShaker/closeLabwareLatch",
"temperatureModule/setTargetTemperature",
"temperatureModule/waitForTemperature",
"thermocycler/setTargetBlockTemperature",
"thermocycler/runProfile",
"magneticModule/engage",
"magneticModule/disengage",
"absorbanceReader/initialize",
"absorbanceReader/read"
]
},
"params": {
"type": "object",
"description": "Command-specific parameters",
"additionalProperties": true
},
"result": {
"type": ["object", "null"],
"description": "Command-specific result data returned after execution",
"additionalProperties": true
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"enum": ["queued", "running", "succeeded", "failed"],
"description": "The current execution status of the command"
},
"error": {
"type": ["object", "null"],
"description": "Error details if the command failed"
},
"intent": {
"type": "string",
"enum": ["setup", "protocol", "fixit"],
"description": "The intent of the command: setup commands run before the protocol, protocol commands are part of the protocol, fixit commands are used for error recovery"
},
"key": {
"type": ["string", "null"],
"description": "Optional key for identifying this command, used for error recovery"
},
"notes": {
"type": "array",
"description": "Informational notes about the command execution",
"items": {
"type": "object"
}
}
},
"required": ["id", "createdAt", "commandType", "params", "status"],
"$defs": {
"WellLocation": {
"type": "object",
"description": "A location within a labware well",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"enum": ["top", "bottom", "center", "meniscus"],
"description": "The reference point within the well"
},
"offset": {
"type": "object",
"description": "Offset from the origin in millimeters",
"properties": {
"x": { "type": "number" },
"y": { "type": "number" },
"z": { "type": "number" }
}
},
"volumeOffset": {
"type": ["string", "number"],
"description": "Volume-based offset from the meniscus"
}
}
},
"AspirateParams": {
"type": "object",
"description": "Parameters for an aspirate command",
"properties": {
"pipetteId": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The ID of the pipette to use"
},
"labwareId": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The ID of the labware containing the well"
},
"wellName": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The name of the well (e.g., 'A1', 'B2')"
},
"wellLocation": {
"$ref": "#/$defs/WellLocation"
},
"volume": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Volume to aspirate in microliters"
},
"flowRate": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Flow rate in microliters per second"
}
},
"required": ["pipetteId", "labwareId", "wellName", "volume", "flowRate"]
},
"DispenseParams": {
"type": "object",
"description": "Parameters for a dispense command",
"properties": {
"pipetteId": {
"type": "string"
},
"labwareId": {
"type": "string"
},
"wellName": {
"type": "string"
},
"wellLocation": {
"$ref": "#/$defs/WellLocation"
},
"volume": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Volume to dispense in microliters"
},
"flowRate": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Flow rate in microliters per second"
},
"pushOut": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Extra volume to push out after dispense in microliters"
}
},
"required": ["pipetteId", "labwareId", "wellName", "volume", "flowRate"]
}
}
}
Work with this as data
Every JSON Schema here is available over the APIs.io API and to AI agents over MCP.
MCP server
One button, every client — Claude, Cursor, VS Code and the rest.
https://apis.io/mcp
Tools for schemas
4 MCP tools reach this
find_json_schemasBrowse and filter every JSON Schema in the catalog.apis_io_searchSTART HERE — APIs, providers and tags for one query, each with its total.resolveTurn a domain, URL or GitHub org into the provider it belongs to.find_cohortsEvery scored population of providers in the catalog.
Call it yourself
curl for this page
This JSON Schema
curl "https://apis.io/api/v1/json-schemas/opentrons-command"
All schemas
curl "https://apis.io/api/v1/json-schemas?limit=25"
Discovery needs no key. Ratings and market analysis are Pro.
Get an API key
Free tier, no form to fill in. Signing in shares your email address with us — we store it to create your key and to recognise you if you sign in with another provider. See our Privacy Policy and Terms.
A second provider on the same verified email joins the account you already have.