Gramps Web

Gramps Web

Gramps Web is a modern web application for browsing and collaboratively editing genealogical databases. It's fully interoperable with the Gramps desktop application and brings family history to the web.

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Last commit
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Details:
Estimated Popularity
3
Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
AGPL-3.0
Deployment Difficulty
Medium
Language
JavaScript

Gramps Web is an open-source genealogy web application that serves as a companion to the Gramps desktop application. It enables collaborative family tree building and research through a modern web interface accessible from any device.

Key Features

  • Interactive Visualization:

    • Family tree charts (ancestor, descendant, fan, hourglass)
    • Dynamic mapping tools with historical overlays
    • DNA and chromosome visualization
    • Interactive data exploration
  • Collaboration Tools:

    • Real-time collaborative editing
    • Advanced privacy controls
    • User role management
    • Integrated research blog
    • Bi-directional sync with Gramps Desktop
  • Research Features:

    • Advanced search with wildcards
    • DNA match analysis
    • AI-powered chat assistant
    • Place visualization
    • Source documentation
    • Media management
  • Technical Features:

    • Modern web components architecture
    • Multi-language support (40+ languages)
    • Mobile-friendly design
    • GEDCOM compatibility
    • API access
    • Custom data export

Who Should Use Gramps Web

Gramps Web is ideal for:

  • Family historians wanting collaborative research tools
  • Genealogy groups needing shared access
  • Users wanting web access to Gramps data
  • Organizations managing genealogical records
  • Researchers requiring advanced visualization

Installation Requirements

  • Docker for container deployment
  • Modern web browser
  • 1GB RAM minimum
  • Storage for genealogical data

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