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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

Ushahidi Platform
A platform for information collection, visualization and interactive mapping.
Brigade used in 2 places updated October 31, 2012
Alaveteli
A free software for making Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
Legislation & Governance used in 2 places updated April 28, 2013
Look at Cook
A web-based budget transparency tool
Budget & Finance used in 2 places updated May 25, 2012
OpenLabor
A web application that cross-links job opportunities with free training opportunities
Education used in 1 place updated October 25, 2012
dontflush.me
Twitter feed that alerts NYC residents when to "not flush" to prevent storm...
Sanitation & Recycling used in 1 place updated January 31, 2013

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Recently added apps

Aunt Bertha
Simplified search and application process for social services.
Uncategorized updated October 30, 2012
Recovers.org
Community powered disaster recovery.
Uncategorized updated October 31, 2012
CommonSights
Reinventing the traditional paper-based community map for the mobile age
Engagement updated October 30, 2012
InfoGames
Playful Infographics for Civic Engagement
Education updated October 30, 2012
BlightStatus
BlightStatus makes it simple for residents to find out what’s going on with blighted...
Uncategorized updated January 31, 2013

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Recently deployed

Recollect
is being used by Simcoe County, ON
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 25, 2013
Recollect
is being used by City of Vancouver, WA
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 25, 2013
Recollect
is being used by Clark County
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 25, 2013
Recollect
is being used by City of Victoria
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 24, 2013
Recollect
is being used by YellowKnife
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed April 24, 2013

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