Guidelines#
Which type of RO-Crate should I use (attached or detached)#
Quick checklist – are you building the right type?#
Do you know the total size of the files? < 5 GB → attached is fine. > 5 GB → think detached.
Do you control the licence of the files? Yes, you can share them → attached. No, you can only provide a citation → detached.
Will the data ever be updated? No, it’s a static snapshot → attached. Yes, you’ll keep a “live” version → detached.
Do you need an easy, single‑file transfer? Yes → attached. No, you’re fine with a list of URLs → detached.
If you answer “yes” to 1–3, go with attached; otherwise, go detached.