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Open Data Catalog
Open Data Catalog
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How It Works
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Browse: Explore the catalog of 70+ verified data portals
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Search: Filter by country, category, API type, or keyword
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Preview: See dataset schemas before connecting
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Connect: Create a catalog-backed connection directly from the source page
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Monitor: Track sync status and data freshness
Supported Data Sources
CKAN Portals — : Government and institutional data (Data.gov, Open Canada, EU)
ArcGIS Portals — : Municipal GIS hubs and ArcGIS Hub / FeatureServer catalogs
Socrata Platforms — : US city and state open data
Statistics Canada — : Canadian government statistics via WDS API (built-in)
Transit Data — : GTFS feeds for public transportation
GeoJSON APIs — : Geographic and mapping data
REST APIs — : Connect to any JSON/REST data source
Smart Catalog Features
The catalog helps you find what you need:
Global Coverage — : 70+ portals across North America, Europe, and beyond
Category Filters — : Government, transit, environment, health, and more
API Type Filtering — : Find portals by connector type (CKAN, Socrata, GTFS)
Real-Time Indicators — : See which sources update frequently
Direct Links — : Jump to portal homepages for exploration
Sync Intelligence
Keep your data fresh automatically:
Sync Strategy Detection — : Determines best refresh approach per source
Rate Limit Handling — : Respects portal rate limits to avoid blocks
Browser-Assisted Fetching — : Handles complex sources that need browser fetching
Scheduled Syncs — : Set it and forget it with automatic updates
Sync Monitor
Track everything in one dashboard:
Status Overview — : See all your syncs at a glance
Error Logging — : Detailed logs when things go wrong
Data Freshness — : Know exactly when data was last updated
Manual Refresh — : Force a sync whenever you need fresh data
Statistics Canada (Built-In)
Full WDS API integration included:
Browse Topics — : Navigate StatCan's topic hierarchy
Search Tables — : Find tables by keyword or ID
Vector Selection — : Choose specific data vectors to sync
Time Range — : Specify date ranges for your data
Perfect For
Data Analysts — : Access external datasets for analysis
Government Agencies — : Connect to peer agency open data
Researchers — : Combine datasets from multiple sources
Smart Cities — : Integrate transit, environmental, and civic data
Optional Companion Apps
Open Data can create catalog-backed connections directly. Install standalone connector apps when you want dedicated connector-specific settings pages:
CKAN Connector — : Government data portals worldwide
ArcGIS Connector — : Municipal ArcGIS Hub and FeatureServer sources
Socrata Connector — : US city and state platforms
GTFS Connector — : Public transit data
GeoJSON Connector — : Geographic data feeds
REST API Connector — : Advanced standalone REST/JSON sources
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Changelog
v1.0.0
2026-01-15•
Initial release as installable app
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Data catalog with 70+ verified portals
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Smart search with filters by country, category, API type
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Automated sync scheduling
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Sync monitoring dashboard
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Sync strategy intelligence per source
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Rate limit handling
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Browser-assisted fetching for complex sources
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Statistics Canada WDS integration
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Support for ArcGIS, CKAN, Socrata, GTFS, GeoJSON, REST APIs
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