About

DKAN's data storytelling and insights features add value to open data efforts by enabling and empowering content creation in an easy-to-use, streamlined way.

DKAN offers a combination of signature data visualization tools, integrations with external data visualization tools, and story content, to create Data Stories and Dashboards, through a user-friendly interface, that deliver the message behind data. Built on traditional data portal features, DKAN offers a market-standards compliant experience that increases the user value of any open data effort.

Explore the features to see how DKAN uses data to tell stories and highlight insights.

As data is released at increasing rate there is a growing need to compile that data in a central location so citizens can engage with and share that information. Managing huge amounts of data can be a daunting task, especially when it involves several agencies.

On DKAN, publishing and managing data is made simple with ready-to-use features that serve common Open Data needs.

Check out the features below to learn more about how DKAN makes data publishing and management simple.

DKAN is ready-to-use to jump-start any open data effort with its suite of tools and standard features. DKAN is both powerful and flexible, and it includes several features to highlight the personality of each unique site.

These features include customizing user experience, discovery of data, emphasize citizen engagement and connection on the public-facing side.

Behind the scenes, DKAN enables custom user roles and group features to make content quality and management a streamlined process for technical and nontechnical users alike.

DKAN does a lot! It's designed to meet the complex challenges of launching and maintaining an open data program as a government administrator.

DKAN is an open-source data management platform. It treats data as content so that you can easily publish, manage, and maintain your open data no matter the size of your team or the level of technical expertise.

With DKAN you can feel confident that the data you publish meets federal standards and best practices without losing any of the flexibility and sustainability that comes with an open-source product.

Data Stories

A straightforward format for putting text and visuals together. Use data stories to tell simple, yet moving stories about the impact of opening data.

Data Dashboards

Dashboards bring content to one place to draw clear connections and meaning--truly unlocking the power of open data. Use Dashboards for flexible content curation.

Data Previews

Built-in Data Preview tools show users a basic visual of a resource as a map, chart, or grid. Have more complex data? Use DKAN External Previews to explore data resources with CartoDB, ArcGIS, and Tableau.

Data Visualizations

Data visualizations can make data compelling and straightforward. Use DKAN Visualizations to create charts, graphs, and maps to connect your data to citizens.

Resources

DKAN can host millions of files of data as it is released and regenerated. Files and APIs are uploaded to DKAN as a "resource". Use resources for a large range of file formats including csv, html, xls, json, xlsx, doc, docx, rdf, txt, jpg, png, gif, tiff, pdf, odf, ods, odt, tsv, geojson and xml.

Datasets

DKAN sites bring disparate data into a single, central location making it easier to find and navigate. Use Datasets as "containers" to group related pieces of data.

Metadata

DKAN Metadata fields are designed to be compliant with Open Data Initiatives like Project Open Data. Use Metadata to be compliant and make your data more accessible to developers through robust APIs.

DKAN Datastore

Large files can be a challenge both to manage and make accessible for a wider audience. Use the DKAN Datastore to support your large files, improve the ability to preview data, and make data accessible through the DKAN Datastore API.

User Management

It takes a team of people working together by playing individual roles that contribute to a larger effort to make an open data effort successful. Use DKAN User Management to balance between empowering a team and maintaining quality control.

Groups

Groups are a powerful yet easy-to-use way of organizing site content as well as users contributing data to your DKAN site. Use Groups on DKAN to organize datasets by author.

Branding

DKAN's default theme is designed with responsive and accessible appearance elements for an optimal user experience. But with just a few clicks, DKAN becomes custom-fit to the unique look and feel of any organization. Use DKAN branding features for greater brand consistency and recognition.

Site Navigation

DKAN Pages, Topics, and Faceted Search all provide a seamless experience for site visitors as they navigate through thousands of resources. Use DKAN site navigation features to connect citizens to the right data in the right time.