Zenodo
Overview
Zenodo is an open-access repository developed by CERN that enables researchers to deposit research papers, data sets, software, reports, and other research-related digital artifacts. It provides long-term preservation and makes research outputs citable and discoverable.
Key Features
- DOI Assignment: Automatic DOI minting for all uploads
- Version Control: Support for multiple versions of the same record
- Large File Support: Upload files up to 50 GB
- GitHub Integration: Automatic archiving of GitHub releases
- Open Access: Free for all researchers to upload and download
- FAIR Principles: Supports Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable data
- Community Collections: Create curated collections around projects or topics
Use Cases in Research
- Archiving research data for long-term preservation
- Making supplementary materials available with publications
- Sharing datasets, code, and software with proper citations
- Creating citable versions of GitHub repositories
- Complying with funder open data mandates
- Sharing preprints and working papers
- Building community-specific research collections
Getting Started
Visit zenodo.org to create a free account and start uploading research outputs. Integration with ORCID and GitHub is available.