🔍 What exactly are EntitySchemas in Wikidata, and why do they matter? In this series, we’ll uncover why they’re essential ✅ and how you can leverage them 📊 to ensure high-quality, structured data.

🔍 What exactly are EntitySchemas in Wikidata, and why do they matter? In this series, we’ll uncover why they’re essential ✅ and how you can leverage them 📊 to ensure high-quality, structured data.

New to Wikidata and not sure where to start? 🏗️ Try Cradle!

Cradle is a web-based tool that turns EntitySchemas into user-friendly forms, thus helping you create new Items with all the right properties, without the guesswork.

Example: Using the “building” EntitySchema (E270), Cradle gives you a form with fields for construction date, architectural style, and location. This ensures consistency from the start. 🧱📍

Give it a go: cradle.toolforge.org/
Tried Cradle already? Tell us how it went! 💬

Create Wikidata Items with Cradle

Cradle is a web-based form generator that uses EntitySchemas to guide you in crafting new Wikidata Items. If Wikidata is new to you and you’re not sure how to start, Cradle will help you ensure your Item has all the right data without getting lost.

It automatically generates forms based on EntitySchemas to ensure consistency and structure for new Items and it's perfect for contributing without compromising quality.

Example: Say you’re cataloging historical buildings, using the building (E270) EntitySchema, Cradle creates a form with the right properties for construction date, architectural style, and location, thus ensuring consistency every time.

Try it here: https://cradle.toolforge.org/ and share your experience below.
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