Container Metadata

If user wants to know details about the manifest file structure, then please go Manifest File Structure

• Users can download the manifest file, which comes with some pre-filled information such as the RDMC title and artifact details. They then complete the remaining fields and upload the file through the upload option.

• User can validate the manifest file based on the RDMC JSON schema validator.

• Additional fields are available for contributor details, including First Name, Last Name, Affiliation, ORCID, and Role. Users can save each contributor and add more as needed, or click Save when finished.

• If want to add additional contributors, then click Save and add another.

• Once the manifest file is uploaded, users can also choose to fill in the information manually. After clicking the Save button, all details are stored. Until the information is saved, a validation message will appear on the right side.

Note

• Users can update or modify the information even after submission.

• A success message will appear once the information is saved correctly. If errors occur or duplicate answers are submitted, an alert message will be displayed.

Multiple Licenses

• Software containers may require multiple licenses because components, libraries, or tools included often have distinct licensing terms. This ensures legal compliance and usage flexibility.

• For example, a container used for software development could include: - Core framework under Apache 2.0 license, - Third-party libraries under MIT and BSD licenses, - Proprietary plugins or modules under a commercial license.

• Each license must be declared and complies with the terms specific to that software part.

• Multiple licenses may exist due to varying legal requirements, combining open-source with commercial models, or inclusion of different dependencies.

• Users should document all licenses clearly and ensure compatibility between different licenses applied to the container.

Figure: Manifest file Download and Upload

Figure: Validate Manifest file

Figure: Contributor Information