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CKAN
Open-source DMS (data management system) for powering data hubs and data portals.
About CKAN
CKAN is an open-source data management system for building data hubs and data portals. It is maintained in a public GitHub repository and documented at ckan.org. It is used for sites such as catalog.data.gov, open.canada.ca/data, and data.humdata.org.
With CKAN you can catalog, store, and provide access to datasets. It includes a front-end for browsing datasets, an API for data and catalog records, and tools for visualization. Installation instructions are provided in the CKAN Documentation.
It suits government agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations that need to publish and share datasets through a portal. The code is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) v3.0. Contributors can report issues on GitHub and get support via the mailing list, community chat, and Stack Overflow.
Key features
- Catalog, store and provide access to datasets
- Front-end for browsing datasets
- API for both data and catalog records
- Visualization tools for working with data
- Installation guidance in CKAN Documentation
Best for: Organizations that need to publish and share datasets through an open data portal.
Good for
- Open-source code under AGPL v3.0
- API covers both data and catalog
- Used by several public data portals
- Community support via list, chat and Stack Overflow
Watch out for
- Requires self-installation and technical setup
CKAN at a glance
- Website
- github.com/ckan/ckan
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Data & Analytics
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CKAN FAQ
What is CKAN used for?
CKAN is a data management system for powering data hubs and data portals to publish, share and use datasets.
Is CKAN open source?
Yes, it is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) v3.0.
Which sites use CKAN?
Listed examples include catalog.data.gov, open.canada.ca/data, and data.humdata.org.
Where is CKAN documentation and support?
Installation instructions are in the CKAN Documentation. Support is available via the mailing list, community chat, and Stack Overflow.
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