biorender Codex Plugin
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This is a Codex plugin that connects Codex to BioRender, a scientific figure-creation tool. According to the plugin.json manifest, it 'helps scientists create professional figures in minutes' by giving access to thousands of scientifically accurate templates and icons directly within Codex to visualize protocols, pathways, molecular structures, and more. It is listed under the 'Creativity' category, and its sample prompt is 'Can you find me some GLP-1 diagram templates.' The manifest's capabilities list is empty, so the exact set of actions the plugin exposes beyond template/icon access is unknown. The repository README describes the overall openai/plugins collection but does not provide additional detail specific to this plugin.
Overview
BioRender, per its homepage, is a web-based scientific figure and illustration platform used by a stated 4M+ scientists. It provides a library of 50K+ editable, scientifically accurate icons and templates, along with AI tools for applying BioRender's visual style, removing backgrounds, custom-editing elements, and generating flowcharts, protocols, and timelines from text or data. It also includes graphing, team collaboration, and presentation/publication features.
What you can do with biorender
- Search and access BioRender's scientifically accurate templates and icons from within Codex
- Visualize protocols, pathways, and molecular structures using those templates
- Brainstorm with a team or communicate research concepts using BioRender content
- Build figures intended for presentations, manuscripts, grant proposals, and posters
- Try example queries such as 'Can you find me some GLP-1 diagram templates' (per plugin.json's defaultPrompt)
Sources
Original description (English)
BioRender helps scientists create professional figures in minutes.
History of biorender
- Codex Plugin Added biorender