GetDKAN
DKAN is a powerful, community-driven open data platform that has been at the forefront of data accessibility and transparency for over a decade. As a Drupal module, DKAN leverages Drupal's robust features to create modern, standards-focused, and API-first open data catalogs for a variety of specific use cases. DKAN is proudly maintained by CivicActions, who have been leaders in Open Source solutions for government and nonprofit organizations for over 20 years.
DKAN is a certified Digital Public Good
The Digital Public Goods Alliance is a multi-stakeholder UN-endorsed initiative that facilitates the discovery and deployment of open-source technologies to achieve sustainable development goals.
DKAN Strengths
Key Features
- FAIR Data
Makes data more Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable ("FAIR") for agencies and the public.
- Metadata Standardization
DKAN is ready to meet the needs of new, more powerful metadata standards such as DCAT-US v3.
- Customizable
Easily set up a data catalog from scratch and customize its schema to fit your specific needs.
- Open Development
Developed collaboratively and in the open, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
- API-First Approach
Built to integrate seamlessly with open standards and wider data ecosystems.
Why Choose DKAN?
- Government-Ready
Widely used in government agencies for data catalogs and open data initiatives.
- Flexibility
As a Drupal module, offers maximum adaptability to meet specific data management needs.
- Future-Proof
Continuously evolves to meet the needs of new types of data consumers, including Large Language Models.
- Cost-Efficient
Eliminates licensing costs associated with proprietary software.
- Community-Driven
With contributors from around the globe, DKAN continually evolves to meet changing needs.
Why Open Data?
Proprietary software can be rigid, costly, and time-consuming, leaving you at the mercy of the vendor’s pricing and one-size-fits-all approach. Open source software like DKAN allows for customized solutions. It is also publicly funded and owned, with no licensing fees or subscription costs, allowing agencies to take back control of the software from the vendor. Unlike proprietary software, which manages your data, DKAN empowers government and nonprofit organizations to reinstate ownership of their data.
Join the Open Data Movement
By choosing DKAN, you're not just adopting a tool—you're joining a global movement towards more transparent, accessible, and usable public data. Experience how DKAN can transform your data management and sharing capabilities.