Author an ontology
Define and revise formal domain concepts, relations, and constraints.
Desired outcome
A versioned, reviewable ontology.
Explore from the outcome
Where this function can lead
These documented connections are starting points for selection, not a ranked list.
Ways to do it
Methods that can help achieve this outcome.
- OWL ontology authoring
Edit an OWL ontology through a structured visual development environment.
Link evidence: Protégé software
Tools and services
Software or services that can put a method to work.
- Protégé Desktop
Standalone editor for developing and reviewing OWL 2 ontologies.
Link evidence: Protégé software
- WebProtégé
Browser-based collaborative editor for OWL 2 ontologies.
Link evidence: Protégé software
Typical inputs
- Domain concepts and modeling decisions
Typical outputs
- OWL ontology and changes
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-30