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Apps

We are working to build the most complete and up-to-date database of government and civic software -- both the apps themselves and where theyre used. You can help by adding a new app or by link an app to an agency/organization that has used it.

Browse by Software Type

Budget (15) Content Management System (25) Data Conversion (7)
Data Integration (25) Database (35) Human Resource Management (6)
Location (31) Mapping (71) Permits & Inspections (1)
Records & Archiving (2) Social Media (118)

Browse by Software License

Apache (2) BSD (8) GPL (46)
MIT (6) Proprietary (28)

Most Widely Used

Socrata Data Hosting
An open data platform
Open Data Portal used in 18 places updated May 9, 2013
Recollect
Solid Waste and Recycling calendar and reminders app
Sanitation & Recycling used in 15 places updated May 6, 2013
LocalWiki
LocalWiki is a platform for building collaborative community information hubs
Brigade used in 14 places updated October 24, 2012
Drupal
A content management system that powers various types of websites
Administration used in 13 places updated January 9, 2013
OpenWISP
software suite to install wifi service anywhere
Public Works & Utilities used in 10 places updated March 12, 2013

Pages

Recently added apps

PageFreezer
Social media and website archiving for government
Administration updated March 17, 2013
Network Security Toolkit
Network security analysis, validation and monitoring tools, packaged together with web-...
Data Harvesting updated September 12, 2012
YouTown
A mobile app platform built for all government agencies and departments
Citizen Services & 311 updated March 22, 2012
Vacant and Abandoned Building Finder
Find vacant and abandoned buildings in Chicago.
Administration updated January 23, 2012
QGIS
Open-source desktop GIS software
Planning & Development updated January 26, 2012

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Recently deployed

Recollect
is being used by Township of Langley
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed May 16, 2013
Junar Open Data Platform
is being used by City of Palo Alto
Open Data Portal Deployed May 9, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Vancouver BC
Engagement Deployed May 7, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Vancouver Maritime Museum
Engagement Deployed May 7, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Vancouver Maritime Museum
Engagement Deployed May 7, 2013

Pages

Most Watched

GeoServer
GeoServer is an open source sever that allows users to share and edit geospatial data.
Uncategorized 1 watching updated February 3, 2012
Open Atrium
"Intranet in a box" with dashboard, wiki, etc, with customizable and shareable...
Administration 1 watching updated April 4, 2012
Google Apps for Business
Premier, customizable version of Google's app suite.
Administration 1 watching updated April 25, 2012
Solar Boston
Interactive map of alternative energy usage and potential in Boston.
Uncategorized 1 watching updated October 10, 2011
Drupal
A content management system that powers various types of websites
Administration 1 watching updated January 9, 2013