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VuFind®

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VuFind is an open-source discovery system built for libraries and other organizations managing diverse content collections. It provides a customizable web search interface, modular components, local indexing, and integrations with third-party services.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-2.0WebSelf-hosted
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305stars
403forks
8features
2012since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Providing a unified, customizable search interface for library catalogs and other content collections.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: libraries and library technology teams

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, self_hosted

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Record sources: vufind.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

VuFind® is a Frameworks & SDKs project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on providing a unified, customizable search interface for library catalogs and other content collections. Inferred · not functionally tested: VuFind® is an open-source project aimed at libraries and library technology teams. Basis unknown · not verified: VuFind® is open source under the GPL-2.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: VuFind® is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

VuFind Community builds and maintains VuFind®, and it first shipped in 2012. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 305 stars and 404 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are unified search, catalog discovery, and collection browsing.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Unified search
  • Catalog discovery
  • Collection browsing
  • Local indexing
  • Modular architecture
  • Metadata integration

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
library-discoverycatalog-searchinstitutional-repositoriesmetadata-search

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 305Active maintenance

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 19:57 UTC
    Vufind seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about VuFind®

What does VuFind® do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: VuFind® focuses on providing a unified, customizable search interface for library catalogs and other content collections. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
Who is VuFind® for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: VuFind® is an open-source project built for libraries and library technology teams.
Is VuFind® free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — VuFind® is open source under the GPL-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does VuFind® run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: VuFind® runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is VuFind® still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 404 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to VuFind®?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include async-matrix-bridge, loyaltydog-mcp, and Page Json.async-matrix-bridgeloyaltydog-mcpPage Json
Who makes VuFind®?
VuFind® is developed by VuFind Community.
How long has VuFind® been around?
VuFind® first shipped in 2012.

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