Potato: the POrtable Text Annotation TOol

OVERVIEW

User-friendly web-based tool for streamlined text annotation tasks

• Simplifies annotation setup with minimal configuration, no coding needed
  
• Used for data labeling, linguistic research, machine learning, team-based text annotation

INNOVATION

Potato is an intuitive web-based annotation tool that addresses the challenges of traditional text annotation by requiring minimal configuration and no coding expertise. It operates as a locally hosted web server, with a front-end accessible via a web browser, allowing quick setup and easy access for annotators. Driven by a single configuration file, Potato enables users to specify tasks and data types without delving into complex coding or web design. While it provides a default interface to get users started immediately, Potato also offers customization options for tailoring the user experience. This innovation significantly reduces the time and technical knowledge required to initiate annotation tasks, making it suitable for both individual annotators and small teams. Real-world applications include data labeling for machine learning models, linguistic research annotation, and efficient collaborative text annotation projects. Potato democratizes the annotation process, promoting broader participation and expedited project workflows.