about.qmd

---
title: "OutbreakTools"
subtitle: "Generate robust linelists from a dictionary without fancy VBA skills"
about:
  template: jolla
  image: images/outbreaktools.png
  image-width: 10em
  links:
    - icon: github
      text: Github
      href: https://github.com/epicentre-msf/outbreak-tools
---



**OutbreakTools** is a set of solutions designed by [Epicentre](https://epicentre.msf.org/) [EpiDS team](https://apps.epicentre-msf.org/public/) to quickly create linelists to collect field data during outbreaks. These linelists have a number of functionalities including descriptive analyses, buttons to migrate data to or from the linelist, or to import geographic data to better describe locations.


**OutbreakTools** allow you to quickly develop these linelists without the need for advanced Excel skills or ad-hoc development, by creating a (glorified) dictionary and compiling it. If you have ever built a Kobo form or a Redcap database from a dictionary, this might sound familiar.