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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

Adopt-a-Hydrant
A Ruby on Rails application that allows citizens to "adopt" civic...
Parks & Recreation used in 6 places updated October 12, 2012
Granicus Open Platform
Audio and Video streaming and media management solution for government
Citizen Services & 311 used in 6 places updated June 26, 2012
Textizen
A simple platform for collecting citizen feedback via text message.
Engagement used in 6 places updated October 12, 2012
Public Art Finder / Mapper Mobile
A barebones public art finder / mapper app for mobile
Brigade used in 5 places updated October 12, 2012
EngagingPlans
EngagingPlans enables planners to launch and maintain interactive, place-based public...
Transportation used in 5 places updated April 28, 2013

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Recently added apps

dontflush.me
Twitter feed that alerts NYC residents when to "not flush" to prevent storm...
Sanitation & Recycling updated January 31, 2013
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 May 29, 2013
Safecast
Interactive Radiation Mapping App created post Fukushima
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013

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Recently deployed

PlaceSpeak
is being used by Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Engagement Deployed June 17, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Engagement Deployed June 17, 2013
GeoReporter
is being used by City of Columbus, IN
Citizen Services & 311 Deployed June 13, 2013
uReport
is being used by City of Columbus, IN
Citizen Services & 311, Social Reporting Deployed June 13, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Calgary Transit
Engagement Deployed June 10, 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