FAQ: OBO Foundry Frequently Asked Questions

Policy

• What are the OBO Foundry Principles?
• What is the OBO ID Policy?
• My ontology is not ready for OBO Foundry, can I reserve a prefix anyway?
• What’s the difference between an OBO Foundry ontology and an OBO format ontology?

Citation

• How do I cite the OBO Foundry?
• How do I cite a specific ontology?

Terms

• How do I request a new ontology term?

Ontology display

• How do I add a custom browser for my ontology?
• Why is there no OBO-Format file listed for my ontology?

Ontology metadata

• How do I edit the metadata for my ontology?
• What are permissible values in the metadata file, e.g. for ‘publications’?
• What is the build object in the ontology metadata?
• What does it mean for an ontology to be flagged as ‘inactive’, ‘orphaned’ or ‘obsolete’?

OBO Dashboard

• What is the OBO Dashboard?
• How can I assess my ontology using the OBO Dashboard?

Guides

• What tools are there for creating, editing and working with OBO ontologies?
• How should I manage my ontology using version control?
• How do I convert between formats (e.g. OBO to OWL format)?
• How should I manage and curate my ontology throughout its lifecycle?

Participate

• How do I submit my ontology?
• How can I get involved in the OBO Foundry?

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