Projects
Open Source Geospatial Projects
Powerful, secure, and flexible โ open source gives you the freedom to do geo your way.
Desktop Applications
QGIS
The leading open source desktop GIS. Create, edit, visualize, analyze, and publish geospatial information. QGIS is widely adopted across Indonesian government agencies, universities, and NGOs.
GRASS GIS
Geographic Resources Analysis Support System. A powerful suite for geospatial data management, image processing, spatial modeling, and visualization with over 500 modules.
gvSIG
A desktop GIS application designed for capturing, storing, handling, analyzing, and deploying geographic information. Available in Bahasa Indonesia.
Geospatial Libraries
GDAL/OGR
The essential translator library for raster and vector geospatial data formats. Supports hundreds of formats and is the backbone of most geospatial software.
GEOS
Geometry Engine Open Source. A C/C++ library for computational geometry with a focus on algorithms used in geographic information systems software.
PROJ
Cartographic projections and coordinate transformations library. Essential for working with Indonesiaโs various coordinate reference systems.
Web Mapping
GeoServer
An open source server for sharing geospatial data. Designed for interoperability, it publishes data from any major spatial data source using open standards (WMS, WFS, WCS).
MapServer
A platform for publishing spatial data and interactive mapping applications to the web. Supports OGC standards and runs on all major operating systems.
OpenLayers
A high-performance, feature-packed JavaScript library for creating interactive maps on the web. Powers many Indonesian geoportal applications.
Leaflet
The leading open source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. Lightweight and perfect for web mapping applications.
Spatial Databases
PostGIS
Spatial database extender for PostgreSQL. Adds support for geographic objects allowing location queries to be run in SQL. The standard for enterprise geospatial data management.
SpatiaLite
A spatial extension for SQLite. A lightweight, self-contained spatial database ideal for mobile and embedded applications.
Content Management & Catalogs
GeoNode
A web-based platform for developing geospatial information systems and deploying spatial data infrastructures. Used by several Indonesian agencies for data sharing.
GeoNetwork
A catalog application to manage spatially referenced resources. Provides metadata editing and search functions and supports OGC standards.
pycsw
An OGC CSW server implementation written in Python. Enables publishing and discovery of geospatial metadata via OGC standards.
Community Projects
OpenStreetMap
The free, editable map of the world. Indonesia is home to one of the most active OSM communities globally, with significant contributions to humanitarian mapping.
OSGeoLive
A self-contained bootable DVD/USB with pre-configured open source geospatial applications. Perfect for workshops and trying out geospatial software.