openstreetmap-website
The Ruby on Rails application that powers the OpenStreetMap website and its editing API.
What is openstreetmap-website?
openstreetmap-website is the Ruby on Rails application that powers the OpenStreetMap website and its API. It provides the user interface for browsing map data, managing accounts, and the programmatic interface for editing the collaborative map. It serves as the central hub for the OpenStreetMap project's web presence and data contribution workflow.
Developers contributing to or deploying instances of the OpenStreetMap platform, and those building tools that interact with its web API. It's also for open-source mapping enthusiasts and organizations running self-hosted mapping services.
It is the official, open-source implementation of the OpenStreetMap web stack, enabling full control over the mapping platform. Developers choose it for its direct integration with the OSM ecosystem, extensible Rails architecture, and the ability to self-host a complete mapping website.
Overview
The Rails application that powers OpenStreetMap
Use Cases
Best For
- Self-hosting an OpenStreetMap instance for internal or community use
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