Dataverse®

Table of Contents

1. ❓ What is Dataverse?
2. ✔ Try Dataverse
3. 🌐 Features, Integrations, Roadmaps, and More
4. 📥 Installation
5. 🏘 Community and Support
6. 🧑‍💻️ Contributing
7. ⚖️ Legal Information

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❓ What is Dataverse?

Welcome to Dataverse®, the open source software platform designed for sharing, finding, citing, and preserving research data. Developed by the Dataverse team at the Institute for Quantitative Social Science and the Dataverse community, our platform makes it easy for research organizations to host, manage, and share their data with the world.

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✔ Try Dataverse

We invite you to explore our demo site at demo.dataverse.org. This site is ideal for testing and evaluating Dataverse in a risk-free environment.

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🌐 Features, Integrations, Roadmaps, and More

Visit dataverse.org, our home on the web, for a comprehensive overview of Dataverse. Here, you will find:

• An interactive map showcasing Dataverse installations worldwide.
• A detailed list of features.
• Information on integrations that have been made possible through our REST APIs.
• Our project board and development roadmap.
• News, events, and more.

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📥 Installation

Ready to get started? Follow our Installation Guide to download and install the latest release of Dataverse.

If you are using Docker, please refer to our Container Guide for detailed instructions.

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🏘 Community and Support

Engage with the vibrant Dataverse community through various channels:

• Mailing List: Join the conversation on our mailing list.
• Community Calls: Participate in our regular community calls to discuss new features, ask questions, and share your experiences.
• Chat: Connect with us and other users in real-time at dataverse.zulipchat.com.
• Dataverse Community Meeting: Attend our annual Dataverse Community Meeting to network, learn, and collaborate with peers and experts.
• DataverseTV: Watch the video content from the Dataverse community on DataverseTV and on Harvard's IQSS YouTube channel.

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🧑‍💻️ Contribute to Dataverse

We love contributors! Whether you are a developer, researcher, or enthusiast, there are many ways you can help.

Visit our Contributing Guide to learn how you can get involved.

Join us in building and enhancing Dataverse to make research data more accessible and impactful. Your support and participation are crucial to our success!

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⚖️ Legal Information

Dataverse is a trademark of President and Fellows of Harvard College and is registered in the United States.

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For more detailed information, visit our website at dataverse.org.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Happy researching!