Open-source AI-native LIMS

Laboratory management,
reimagined

The modern LIMS + ELN for 21st-century research labs. AI-powered, real-time collaboration, GxP compliant.

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Core Modules
21 CFR
Part 11 Compliant
AGPL
Open Source
RLS
Multi-tenant Isolation
CAPABILITIES

Everything your lab needs

Built for modern research — compliance-ready, AI-enhanced, genuinely easy to use.

AI Assistant
Experiment design, anomaly detection, and natural language queries. Ask questions in plain language, get structured answers from your lab data.
How many experiments were completed this month?
This month, 12 experiments were completed across 3 projects:
- Protein Expression Study: 5
- CRISPR Screening: 4
- Drug Resistance Assay: 3
Which ones are still awaiting PI signature?
3 experiments pending signature:
- EXP-2024-089 (Dr. Chen)
- EXP-2024-091 (Dr. Patel)
- EXP-2024-093 (Dr. Chen)
Ask about your lab data...
BIH📎📷
Protein Expression Protocol — v2.3
1. Prepare 50mL LB medium with ampicillin (100 μg/mL)Dr. Chen
2. Inoculate with 500 μL overnight culture
3. Incubate at 37°C, 220 rpm until OD600 = 0.6Li Wei
4. Add IPTG to final concentration of 0.5 mM
5. Continue incubation for 4 hours at 25°C...
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LW
ZY
3 people editing
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Real-time Collaboration
TipTap editor with Yjs CRDT — multiple researchers edit ELN entries simultaneously with live cursors. Never overwrite each other's work.
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21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
Electronic signatures with password verification, immutable hash-chained audit trail, and GxP-compliant workflows. Built for FDA-regulated environments.
Audit Trail — EXP-2024-089
🔒 Hash Chain Valid
PI Signature
sha256: 7a3f...c2e1 ← prev: 9d1b...4f08
Dr. Chen
14:32
Content Updated
sha256: 9d1b...4f08 ← prev: 2e7c...a391
Li Wei
13:15
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Experiment Created
sha256: 2e7c...a391 ← prev: GENESIS
Dr. Chen
09:00
Workflow Automation
Rule engine with event triggers — automate notifications, CAPA creation, and status transitions.
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Sample Tracking
Barcode scanning, chain-of-custody, and automated expiry alerts. Always know where your samples are.
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Multi-tenant Security
PostgreSQL row-level security and team isolation. Your data stays yours.
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Up and running in minutes

Three steps from sign-up to your first experiment.

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Create your team
Invite colleagues by email, assign roles with granular permissions. Everyone gets the right level of access from day one.
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PI
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Researcher
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Technician
+ Invite Member
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Set up your lab
Define instruments, storage locations, sample types, and standard protocols. PonyLab adapts to how your lab actually works.
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Instruments
8 registered
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Storage
3 freezers, 2 fridges
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Sample Types
12 defined
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Protocols
5 SOPs published
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Start experiments
Log experiments with rich ELN editor, attach data, collaborate in real-time. AI monitors progress and surfaces insights.
Protein Expression — Batch 12
Signed
CRISPR Screening — Round 3
In Progress
Drug Resistance Assay — IC50
Draft
AI detected: OD600 reading 15% higher than protocol range

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