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  • Comment: Github is not a reliable source. Please remove external links from the body, the page should not be sending people to DKAN partners. Focus only on the material that is significantly covered from reliable sources. Utopes (talk / cont) 22:13, 30 August 2024 (UTC)


DKAN
Developer(s)CivicActions
Initial release2012
Written inPHP
TypeOpen Data Platform
LicenseGPL
Websitegetdkan.org

DKAN is an open-source platform built on the Drupal content management system, designed for managing and publishing open data. It is inspired by the Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network (CKAN) and provides tools for the storage, publication, and management of datasets.[1]

History

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DKAN was initially released on October 2, 2012, by NuCivic. In 2017, stewardship of the platform transitioned to CivicActions, signifying a commitment to further development and community involvement.[2] In 2020, the platform was rewritten to support versions of Drupal 8 and later, including compatibility with Drupal 9 and 10.

In 2020, DKAN underwent a significant rewrite to support Drupal 8, and it has since been updated to work with Drupal 9 and 10.

Usage

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Data.CMS.gov: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services use DKAN to manage their open data portals.[3]

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: DKAN is part of a collaboration with CivicActions on an open data project.[4]

Cambridgeshire Insight: DKAN powers this platform to provide access to data for research and analysis.[5]

Comparison with CKAN

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DKAN offers similar functionalities to CKAN but is distinguished by its integration into the Drupal ecosystem, providing modularity and enhanced customization options.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Open data platform DKAN changes hands". StateScoop. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  2. ^ "CivicActions Assumes Leadership of DKAN Project". Medium. November 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Improving the online experience for Medicare beneficiaries with WECMS". Drupal.org. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  4. ^ "CivicActions Partners with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on DKAN Open Data Project". The Drop Times. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  5. ^ "About Cambridgeshire Insight Data Portal". Cambridgeshire Insight. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Comparison with CKAN". Drupal TV. Retrieved 30 August 2024.