We are excited to invite you to participate in a user testing programme for the Archetype Companion, a new tool developed as part of the 2025 openEHR Fellowship.
Who are we looking for?
Professionals who work and model with openEHR archetypes.
Individuals with a small project they wish to plan using the Archetype Companion.
Testers willing to allow us to use their completed (anonymous) project as an example for future users (voluntary, not mandatory).
What’s involved?
To decide if this project is for you, please watch a brief introduction video (<7 minutes) before applying:
If you are interested, apply via this form by 21st November:
Selected participants will receive further instructions and access to the application. Acceptance emails will be sent out on Wednesday, 26th November.
Use the Archetype Companion for your project over a 3-week test period (1st to 19th December).
Provide feedback via a short questionnaire (deadline: 19th December, I swear to keep the questionnaire short…).
Thank you for considering this opportunity to help shape the future of openEHR tooling!
Thank you Martin for your great work! I’m happy to use your tool for modeling the new archetypes that will come out of my fellowship project. I also noticed that it has very good documentation available for download, which is really helpful.
I just have one question: could you explain a bit more about the added value or main differences between this tool and others I have used before, such as LinkEHR or Ocean? I’d like to better understand how it compares.
Many thanks again …. I’ll go ahead and start working with it!
The main difference between this tool and others like LinkEHR or Archetype Designer lies in how it supports your workflow, particularly in the early stages of archetype modeling. Typically, the workflow in general involves:
Gathering all data elements you want to model—usually done in a spreadsheet.
Searching for existing archetypes and planning the data structure—often by searching the CKM and mapping things out in a mind map.
Creating templates and archetypes as needed—using a dedicated modeling environment such as Archetype Designer.
This project specifically aims to make step 2 easier by providing a faster, more intuitive search with easily accessible information about archetypes. It also helps you structure the archetype hierarchy before moving into Archetype Designer to create the final data model.
Additionally, the tool introduces features like visualization to offer a new perspective on navigating the “archetype ecosystem.” These experimental ideas are intended to make the process more transparent and user-friendly.