Samvera Hyrax

Samvera Hyrax

Hyrax is a front-end application for the Samvera repository framework, providing a user interface for managing repository objects in Fedora-based digital repositories.

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Last commit
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Details:
Estimated Popularity
2
Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
Apache-2.0
Deployment Difficulty
Advanced
Language
Ruby

Samvera Hyrax is a Ruby on Rails engine that provides a foundation for creating repository applications. Built on the Samvera framework, it offers institutions a customizable platform for managing digital collections with sophisticated workflows and preservation features.

Key Features

  • Flexible Content Modeling:

    • Customizable work types
    • Nested works and collections
    • Administrative sets
    • Complex objects support
    • Metadata profiles
    • File set management
  • Advanced Workflows:

    • Configurable workflows
    • Multi-step approval
    • Role-based actions
    • Notification system
    • Batch operations
    • Mediated deposit
  • Preservation Features:

    • Automatic versioning
    • Fixity checking
    • File characterization
    • Derivative generation
    • PCDM compliance
    • Preservation metadata
  • Rich User Experience:

    • Modern dashboard interface
    • Faceted search and browse
    • Batch upload capabilities
    • Usage analytics
    • Social features
    • Responsive design

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