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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

Safecast
Interactive Radiation Mapping App created post Fukushima
Public Safety & Emergency Management used in 1 place updated January 31, 2013
Aunt Bertha
Simplified search and application process for social services.
Uncategorized used in 1 place updated October 30, 2012
OpenCongress
OpenCongress brings together official government data with news and blog coverage to give...
Legislation & Governance used in 1 place updated June 26, 2012
Giskin Anomaly
Giskin Anomaly is an immersive cellphone adventure that lets citizens learn more about...
Uncategorized used in 1 place updated July 20, 2012
Kuali Mobility
An enterprise class mobility platform and set of mobile tools for higher education
Administration used in 1 place updated May 1, 2012

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Recently added apps

Junar Open Data Platform
A cloud-based platform for opening data
Open Data Portal updated May 9, 2013
DKAN
CKAN for Drupal
Brigade updated May 9, 2013
Fix 311 Mobile App
Citizen service requests, emergency alerts, traffic alerts, and more.
Transportation updated April 9, 2013
MyBeanJar
Rewards engine for games delivers real mobile coupons to your phone
eMarketplace updated February 16, 2013
dontflush.me
Twitter feed that alerts NYC residents when to "not flush" to prevent storm...
Sanitation & Recycling updated January 31, 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