GeoNode¶

What is GeoNode?¶

GeoNode is an open-source geospatial content management system (CMS) for managing, sharing, and publishing geospatial data and interactive maps via a web interface.

It integrates data creation, metadata editing, and map visualization in one platform, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users. GeoNode allows datasets to be shared publicly or restricted to specific users.

It also includes social features like user profiles, commenting, and rating to support collaboration and data quality control. GeoNode is flexible and developer-friendly, making it easy to extend, customize, or integrate into other applications.

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Key Capabilities¶

Upload and manage datasets

Seamlessly handle vector and raster data for efficient storage and access
Create interactive web maps

Build dynamic, user-friendly maps for visualizing spatial information
Publish rich metadata

Maintain high data quality and traceability with detailed metadata records
Control access securely

Set precise user and group permissions for role-based content management
Encourage community engagement

Use social features like profiles, comments, and ratings to foster collaboration
Extend and integrate easily

Leverage GeoNode’s modular architecture and APIs to fit into your existing systems

Community & Contributions¶

GeoNode is built and maintained by a vibrant, growing open-source community. Whether you're a user, developer, or advocate, there are many ways to get involved, contribute, and connect:

📬 User Mailing List

Ask questions, share feedback, and connect with other GeoNode users.

🛠️ Developer Mailing List

Stay informed about development updates and collaborate on technical work.

💬 Gitter Chat

Join real-time discussions and get help directly from the community.

📜 Community Bylaws

Understand how the GeoNode project is governed and how you can contribute.

Roadmap¶

GeoNode Improvement Proposals (GNIPs) represent major development efforts that introduce significant new features to the platform. These proposals are carefully discussed and shaped with community input to guide GeoNode’s evolution.

Future enhancements and key initiatives are tracked through GNIPs, which are openly documented and actively discussed in the GeoNode Wiki and the developer mailing list.

Useful Links¶

🌐 Homepage

The official GeoNode website with news, features, and updates.

💻 Source Code

Access the full GeoNode codebase on GitHub.

🧪 Live Demo

Try a fully functional GeoNode instance online.

📚 Documentation

In-depth user and developer documentation.

🐳 GeoNode on Docker

Official Docker images for fast deployment.

📖 GeoNode Wiki

Community-contributed tips, guides, and resources.

License¶

It is free and open-source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3. This means you are free to redistribute and/or modify GeoNode under the terms of the GPL.

Note: For full license details, refer to the GNU General Public License.