SabreDAV

SabreDAV

SabreDAV is an open source CardDAV, CalDAV, and WebDAV framework and server. Built with PHP, it provides a comprehensive, standards-compliant foundation for building calendar, contact, and file synchronization solutions with extensive protocol support.

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Estimated Popularity
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Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
BSD-3-Clause
Deployment Difficulty
Medium
Language
PHP

SabreDAV is a powerful, comprehensive framework and server that provides the foundation for building WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV applications. Built with PHP and designed for developers, it offers standards-compliant protocol implementations and extensive customization capabilities for creating sophisticated synchronization solutions.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Protocol Support:

    • Complete WebDAV protocol implementation
    • Full CalDAV protocol support for calendars
    • CardDAV protocol for contact synchronization
    • Standards-compliant implementations
    • Protocol extensions and advanced features
    • Industry-standard compliance and compatibility
  • Robust Framework Architecture:

    • Modular PHP framework design
    • Extensible and customizable architecture
    • Plugin system for additional functionality
    • Developer-friendly APIs and interfaces
    • Object-oriented design patterns
    • Clean, maintainable codebase
  • Advanced Calendar Management:

    • Comprehensive calendar management capabilities
    • Event synchronization and scheduling
    • Full iCalendar format support
    • Recurring event support and handling
    • Time zone management and conversion
    • Calendar sharing and collaboration
  • Contact Management Excellence:

    • Complete contact management system
    • Full vCard format support and compatibility
    • Address book management and organization
    • Contact group support and management
    • Contact synchronization across devices
    • Advanced contact field support
  • File Synchronization & Management:

    • WebDAV file synchronization capabilities
    • File access and management through WebDAV
    • File sharing and collaboration features
    • Version control and file history
    • File locking and concurrent access control
    • Advanced file management operations
  • Developer-Centric Features:

    • Comprehensive APIs for custom development
    • Plugin development framework
    • Custom extension capabilities
    • Extensive documentation and guides
    • Testing framework and tools
    • Community support and resources
  • Enterprise-Ready Capabilities:

    • Scalable architecture for large deployments
    • Performance optimization and tuning
    • Security features and access controls
    • Authentication and authorization systems
    • Multi-tenant support capabilities
    • Professional deployment options

Technical Specifications

  • Language: PHP
  • License: MIT
  • Deployment: PHP framework/library
  • Platforms: Cross-platform (web-based)
  • Requirements: PHP, web server
  • Database: Various (configurable)
  • Architecture: PHP framework with modular design

Use Cases

  • Custom Calendar Applications: Building specialized calendar and scheduling applications
  • Contact Management Systems: Developing custom contact and address book solutions
  • File Synchronization Services: Creating WebDAV-based file sync applications
  • Enterprise Integration: Integrating calendar/contact sync into existing systems
  • SaaS Applications: Building multi-tenant calendar and contact services
  • Mobile App Backends: Providing sync services for mobile applications

Unique Advantages

  • Comprehensive Framework: Complete WebDAV/CalDAV/CardDAV implementation
  • Standards-Compliant: Full compliance with industry standards and protocols
  • Developer-Friendly: Extensive APIs and documentation for custom development
  • Modular Design: Flexible, extensible architecture for customization
  • Proven Foundation: Used by many popular calendar and contact applications
  • Open Source: Transparent, customizable, and community-driven

Based on the SabreDAV GitHub repository, this tool provides developers and organizations with a comprehensive, standards-compliant framework for building sophisticated calendar, contact, and file synchronization applications, making it ideal for developers who need a robust foundation for custom WebDAV/CalDAV/CardDAV solutions with extensive customization capabilities and enterprise-ready features.

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