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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

DeepDish
A visualization of food inspection data in Chicago.
Sanitation & Recycling used in 2 places updated June 7, 2012
Improve My City
Improve My City allows citizens to report, vote and track non-emergency issues
Citizen Services & 311 used in 2 places updated September 29, 2012
Content Control
A free, open source Java CMS for rapid development
Citizen Services & 311 used in 2 places updated December 20, 2011
QGIS
Open-source desktop GIS software
Planning & Development used in 2 places updated January 26, 2012
PageFreezer
Social media and website archiving for government
Administration used in 2 places updated March 17, 2013

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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

All Our Ideas
is being used by New York City Office of the Mayor
Engagement, Idea Sourcing Deployed April 19, 2012
Recollect
is being used by Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 16, 2012
Recollect
is being used by White Rock, BC
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 10, 2012
CitySourced
is being used by City of Marana, AZ
Sanitation & Recycling, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Public Works & Utilities, Planning & Development, Education, Citizen Services & 311, Engagement, Content Hosting, Idea Sourcing, Social Alerting, Social Networking, Social Reporting, Software as a service, Natural Resources & Environment, Parks & Recreation Deployed April 6, 2012
CitySourced
is being used by City of Omaha, NE
Sanitation & Recycling, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Public Works & Utilities, Planning & Development, Education, Citizen Services & 311, Engagement, Content Hosting, Idea Sourcing, Social Alerting, Social Networking, Social Reporting, Software as a service, Natural Resources & Environment, Parks & Recreation Deployed April 6, 2012

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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