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FAIRe metadata checklist

The latest version of the FAIRe metadata checklist (v1.0.2 released on 2025-07-02) is available in Excel format here
You can access previous versions and change logs here.

In response to requests from the Japanese eDNA community, we have developed a Japanese translation of the FAIRe Metadata Checklist. We gratefully acknowledge Mr. Masatoshi Nakamura (IDEA Consultants, Inc.) for leading the translation effort. Download the Japanese version here. 日本語版FAIReメタデータチェックリストのダウンロードはこちら。

FAIRe template

Click here to download the FAIRe FULL template (v1.0.2).

Note: This template includes all terms from the FAIRe checklist, including those specifically tailored for certain assay types (i.e., targeted and metabarcoding) and sample types (e.g., water, sediment). Costumised template based on your assay type and sample type can be produced using the R code, FAIR eDNA template generator (FAIRe-ator).

Codes and tools

  • FAIRe-ator (FAIR eDNA template generator): Download the README and R code here.
  • FAIReSheets (FAIR eDNA template generator for Google Sheets): Download the README and Python code here.
  • FAIRe2MDT: Download the R code here.
  • FAIRe-fier (FAIR eDNA metadata verifier): This tool is accessible via web interface, with additional metadata and citation details available at http://hdl.handle.net/102.100.100/706519?index=1.

Example datasets

A variety of example datasets from published metabarcoding and targeted assay studies is available here.