# LabPipe ![](https://714298692-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lpe6mnaGz_J1sEB310F%2F-Lpe6vJ9K-EHCw0JHq5k%2F-LpeV167Ly1OJmuGLiqo%2Flabpipe-logo-light.png?alt=media\&token=a116f65c-f40b-45bc-a295-79f11640e2d0) ## Paper The LabPipe paper is available on BMC Bioinformatics: . ## What is LabPipe? LabPipe is a consistent, controlled approach for handling metadata and experimental data collection, collation and linkage. With its configurable design, you can design your own data collection forms tailored to your specific project requirements. ## Why would I use LabPipe? LabPipe can help you in many ways: * Role-based access control * Customisable guided steps adhere to your standard operating procedure * Collect sample data together with metadata across different sites * Upload sample data and metadata to central service and keep them organised * Integrate into your current workflow with provided APIs ## Is LabPipe being actively maintained/supported/developed? Yes. We are actively maintaining the tool and keep adding new features. We also have many other ongoing projects which LabPipe may also benefits from their outcomes. Watch our group GitHub repository for more: [github.com/rcfgroup](https://github.com/rcfgroup). ## Is LabPipe suitable for my project? LabPipe allows you to design your own data collection form. Check our [Form Design](https://docs.labpipe.org/server/form-design) page to see whether your form can be supported. ## Can I use LabPipe without internet connection? Yes. There are two options: * Install both server and client on your local computer. * Install server on remote and client on local computer. You will have to be able to connect to your server to load the configurations and cache the forms first. Then you will be able to use the client without any connection. However, it is recommended that you connects to the server regularly to keep your local configurations up-to-date with the server. {% content-ref url="history" %} [history](https://docs.labpipe.org/history) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="quick-start" %} [quick-start](https://docs.labpipe.org/quick-start) {% endcontent-ref %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.labpipe.org/master.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.