SciCat Data Block Update App 📦🔄

This repository provides a tool for updating data block locations in the SciCat data catalog after new registrations. The app replaces outdated block locations with the updated ones, ensuring accurate metadata.

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Features ✨

• Automated Updates: Replace original data block locations with new ones.
• SciCat Integration: Connects directly to the SciCat API for updates.
• Efficient Workflow: Simplifies and automates location updates.

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Prerequisites 🛠️

• Node.js (14+ recommended).
• Access to a SciCat instance with API credentials.

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:
   git clone https://github.com/your-username/scicat-data-block-update.git
   cd scicat-data-block-update

2. Install dependencies:
   npm install

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Usage 🔧

1. Set your SciCat API credentials and configuration in config.json.

2. Run the app to update data block locations:
   npm start

3. Monitor the console for logs and status messages.

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Configuration

• API Settings: Update config.json with the following:
  • SciCat API URL
  • Authentication token

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File Structure 📂

• src/: Contains the main code for the app.
  • updateBlocks.js: Logic for updating data block locations.
  • config.json: API credentials and configuration.
• package.json: Project configuration and dependencies.
• README.md: Documentation for the repository.

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Example Commands

• Start the app:
  npm start

• Test individual updates:
  node src/updateBlocks.js

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Contributing 🤝

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch:
   git checkout -b feature/your-feature

3. Commit your changes:
   git commit -m "Add your feature"

4. Push the branch:
   git push origin feature/your-feature

5. Open a pull request.

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License 📝

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Keep your SciCat data catalog accurate and up-to-date with this app! 📦🔄