Lablike

Lablike is a cloud‐based platform designed to enable the design, execution, and sharing of laboratory protocols in a virtual environment. It was first released in 2021 by the company LabTechnology Solutions as a response to the growing demand for reproducible research and remote collaboration in scientific settings. The system offers a drag‑and‑drop protocol builder where researchers can assemble experimental steps using a library of common laboratory operations. Each protocol can be annotated with detailed comments, safety notes, and version histories.

The platform supports real‑time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit protocols simultaneously and track changes through integrated version control. Lablike also includes simulation modules that model reagent consumption, temperature changes, and instrument usage, giving users the ability to predict outcomes and identify potential bottlenecks before a physical experiment is run. Data collected during protocol execution is automatically stored and can be visualised through customizable dashboards that highlight key metrics such as reaction yields or equipment utilisation.

Lablike is commonly used in academic research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development where protocol consistency and transparency are critical. It has been cited in several open‑access journals as a tool that improves reproducibility and reduces waste by enabling virtual pre‑testing of procedures. The platform is built on open‑source technologies and offers an API, allowing institutions to integrate Lablike into existing Laboratory Information Management Systems. Over 1,200 research groups worldwide have adopted Lablike for protocol management, training, and publication purposes.