Wunderbyte GmbH
Product owner
Datalynx
Maintained by
Wunderbyte GmbH, David Bogner
This Moodle plugin is a powerful data management tool that allows you to create digital workflows for data management.
Description
Datalynx
Datalynx is a powerful Moodle activity module for collecting, organizing, displaying and exporting structured data. It is ideal for digital workflows such as applications, course catalogs, registrations, reviews and program administration.
Instead of locking you into a single database-style setup, Datalynx lets you define your own fields, build views for different audiences, apply filters, control visibility by role and move data in and out through CSV and PDF export workflows.
Plugin snapshot
Component: mod_datalynx
Release: v502.0-DataDream
Supported Moodle: 4.5 to 5.2
Exports: CSV and PDF
What makes Datalynx special? It combines structured data capture, flexible presentation, role-based access and workflow-oriented processing inside one Moodle activity.
Feature highlights
Structured data collection
Use more than twenty field types to capture the exact information your process requires.
Flexible views
Create overview, detail, admin and export views for different roles and use cases.
Advanced filtering
Filter and search entries with custom and advanced filtering methods.
Workflow support
Use notifications, behaviors and visibility control to support review and approval flows.
Getting started
- Install the plugin into
mod/datalynxon your Moodle site. - Complete the upgrade at Site administration > Notifications.
- Add a Datalynx activity to a course.
- Create the fields needed for your process.
- Build views for learners, teachers, reviewers or administrators.
- Refine visibility, filters, templates and export options.
Great first use cases
- Education program management
- Online application and approval workflows
- Course and training catalogs
- Conference registration and paper submission
- Submission review and status tracking
- Administrative dashboards with tailored role views
Why teams choose Datalynx
Datalynx is especially useful when a standard Moodle activity is too simple and a custom system would be too heavy. It lets teams model real operational workflows directly inside Moodle.
- Supports role-based visibility and presentation
- Separates data structure from how data is displayed
- Scales from small forms to larger workflow-driven processes
- Keeps export and reporting paths practical
- Works well for submission, review, catalog and administration scenarios
At a glance
| Data types | 20+ |
|---|---|
| Views | Overview, detail, admin, export |
| Permissions | Role-based visibility |
| Filtering | Custom and advanced filters |
| Data movement | CSV import and export |
| Documents | PDF export |
Frequently asked questions
Is Datalynx only for database-like activities?
No. It is better understood as a structured workflow module. Databases are one strong use case, but so are applications, catalogs, registration systems and review processes.
Can different roles see different information?
Yes. Datalynx supports visibility control for fields and views, which makes role-specific interfaces possible.
Can data be imported or exported?
Yes. CSV import and export are supported, and the module also supports PDF export for relevant output scenarios.
Where can administrators find more help?
See the Moodle Docs page for the Datalynx module and the general Moodle plugin installation documentation.
Contributors
Awards
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Automated testing support
Early bird 4.4
Early bird 5.2