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protocol-authoring

Create valid Opentrons Python API protocols for OT-2 and Flex robots. Use when creating, writing, editing, or helping with protocol files, liquid handling automation, or Opentrons protocol development. Also use when debugging protocol errors to trace into API source code.

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Installation and usage

Create valid Opentrons Python API protocols for OT-2 and Flex robots. Use when creating, writing, editing, or helping with protocol files, liquid handling automation, or Opentrons protocol development. Also use when debugging protocol errors to trace into API source code.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use protocol-authoring