ELN Integrations
Your bench records go straight to your lab notebook.
Labi exports every run as a standard .eln file. Push it directly to RSpace — or any ELN with an open API. No copy-paste, no reformatting.
Records are exported exactly as closed — no edits possible after export.
RSpace
Set up RSpace in 3 steps.
Open Labi Settings
Tap the Settings tab in Labi, then select ‘ELN Integrations’. You’ll see the RSpace connection panel.
Enter your RSpace URL and API key
Your RSpace URL looks like https://yourlab.researchspace.com. Your API key is in RSpace under My Profile → API Key. Paste both into Labi.
Export any completed run
After closing a run, tap ‘Export’ and choose ‘Send to RSpace’. The run record appears in your RSpace notebook within seconds.
AI Parsing
Snap a protocol. Gemini turns it into steps.
Get a free Gemini API key
Visit Google AI Studio, sign in with a Google account, and generate an API key. Gemini’s free tier includes generous usage credits before any billing kicks in — most people parsing a few protocols a week never pay anything.
Add it to Labi Settings
Open Settings → AI Parsing in the Labi app and paste your key. It’s stored in your device’s secure keychain (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore) — it never touches Labi’s servers, because Labi has no servers.
Scan and run
Photograph a protocol page, or upload a PDF, straight from your phone. Gemini parses it into steps, materials, and timers — ready to run in Labi immediately, no retyping.
Common questions.
Does RSpace integration work with on-premise installations?
Yes. Labi connects to any RSpace instance — cloud or on-premise — using the standard RSpace REST API. You just need a valid URL and API key.
What is an .eln file?
The .eln format is an open standard for electronic lab notebook records (based on ZIP + JSON-LD). Any ELN that supports the open standard can import Labi records directly.
Which other ELNs does Labi support?
RSpace is the first tested integration. Any ELN with a REST API can be connected — we're adding Benchling, LabArchives, and SciNote next. If your ELN has an API, reach out and we'll prioritise it.
Where do I find my RSpace API key?
Log in to RSpace → click your name in the top right → My Profile → scroll to 'API Key' → click Generate (or copy if you already have one). It looks like a long alphanumeric string.
Is my API key stored securely?
Your API key is stored in your device's secure keychain (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore). It never leaves your device or gets sent to Labi's servers — because Labi has no servers.
Can I use Labi without any ELN?
Absolutely. ELN export is optional. Most users run Labi standalone — execute protocols, log deviations, close runs with a summary — and export to .eln manually when needed.
Is Gemini free to use for protocol parsing?
Google's Gemini API has a free tier with generous usage credits before any billing starts. Parsing a protocol uses a tiny fraction of that quota, so most users never pay anything — check Google's current free-tier limits at ai.google.dev/pricing since they can change.
Is my Gemini API key stored securely?
Same as your RSpace key — it's stored in your device's secure keychain (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore) and never sent to Labi's servers.
What if I don't want to use Gemini?
AI parsing is entirely optional. You can add protocols manually, step by step, without ever connecting a Gemini key.
Open API
Any ELN with an open API works.
Labi uses standard HTTP REST calls to push records. If your ELN has an API and supports bearer token auth, we can connect to it. The .eln file format is an open standard — import it directly into any compatible system.
{ "type": "ExperimentRecord", "title": "RNA Extraction", "operator": "Dr. Avery Chen", "duration_mins": 18, "outcome": "Worked", "deviations": 2, "format": ".eln" }
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