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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

Beautiful Streets
Pairwise crowd sourced surveys to evaluate places for urban planning projects.
Planning & Development used in 2 places updated May 29, 2012
Citizenry
A simple, friendly web application for communities to keep track of the people, companies...
Brigade used in 2 places updated June 12, 2012
ZENOSS
Open Source IT Management
IT Management used in 2 places updated July 2, 2012
OpenBlock
OpenBlock is a flexible open source platform for hyperlocal news and information sharing.
Arts & Culture used in 2 places updated October 12, 2012
Crimemapping
A web-based data visualization tool for crime
Public Safety & Emergency Management used in 2 places updated March 8, 2012

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Recently added apps

Smart Traveler
Travel Alerts provides alerts re: weather, terrorist attacks etc before you travel to a...
Transportation updated January 31, 2013
OccupySMS
SMS messaging leveraged by the Occupy Wall St Movement post Hurricane Sandy as part of...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013
Prepared.ly
Prepared.ly is a simple way for you to stay informed and proactive about the ongoing...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013
Safecast
Interactive Radiation Mapping App created post Fukushima
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013
Stormpocalypse
Stormpocalypse sends SMS alerts and Twitter updates with number of reported power outages...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 12, 2013

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Recently deployed

PlaceSpeak
is being used by City of Calgary
Engagement Deployed April 29, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by City of Chilliwack
Engagement Deployed April 29, 2013
Alaveteli
is being used by United Kingdom
Legislation & Governance, Citizen Services & 311, Enhanced Transparency Deployed April 28, 2013
MindMixer
is being used by Code for America
Engagement, Idea Sourcing, Parks & Recreation Deployed April 27, 2013
Recollect
is being used by City of Kingston, ON
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 25, 2013

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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