plate-map-generator

name	plate_map_generator
description	Generate a 96- or 384-well plate map for perturbations and replicates.
category	bio/molecular_lab
version	1
requires_tools	["python_repl","write_file"]
requires_network	false
user_invocable	true
species	any
modality	wet_lab
stage	design
stability	experimental
safety_level	low

Plate Map Generator

When to use

User needs a plate layout for experiments (e.g. perturbations, replicates, controls on 96/384 well plate).

Inputs

• plate_size: 96 or 384.
• conditions: List of condition names (e.g. "CTRL", "KO1", "KO2") and optional replicate count per condition.
• layout: Optional "randomized" or "blocked" (by row/column).

Steps

1. Parse: Get plate size and list of conditions (with replicate counts if given).

2. Assign wells: Use python_repl to assign each condition to wells (A1–H12 for 96; extend for 384). If randomized, shuffle; if blocked, fill by row or column.

3. Output: Generate a text or CSV representation: well → condition. Optionally use write_file to save under knowledge/ (e.g. knowledge/plate_maps/plate_001.csv).

4. Present: Show the map (e.g. grid or table) and note where controls and replicates are.

Output format

• Plate grid or table (well, condition)
• Optional file path if saved