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What Open Data Catalog does

Discover and connect to open data sources from around the world. Browse 70+ verified portals, preview datasets, and sync external data into your workspace.

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Open Data Catalog

Browse and connect to 70+ pre-configured open data portals worldwide

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  • Supported Data Sources
    • CKAN Portals — Government and institutional data (Data.gov, Open Canada, EU)
    • ArcGIS Portals — Municipal GIS hubs and ArcGIS Hub / FeatureServer catalogs
    • Socrata Platforms — US city and state open data
    • Statistics Canada — Canadian government statistics via WDS API (built-in)
    • Transit Data — GTFS feeds for public transportation
    • GeoJSON APIs — Geographic and mapping data
    • REST APIs — Connect to any JSON/REST data source
  • Smart Catalog FeaturesThe catalog helps you find what you need:
    • Global Coverage — 70+ portals across North America, Europe, and beyond
    • Category Filters — Government, transit, environment, health, and more
    • API Type Filtering — Find portals by connector type (CKAN, Socrata, GTFS)
    • Real-Time Indicators — See which sources update frequently
    • Direct Links — Jump to portal homepages for exploration
  • Sync IntelligenceKeep your data fresh automatically:
    • Sync Strategy Detection — Determines best refresh approach per source
    • Rate Limit Handling — Respects portal rate limits to avoid blocks
    • Browser-Assisted Fetching — Handles complex sources that need browser fetching
    • Scheduled Syncs — Set it and forget it with automatic updates
  • Sync MonitorTrack everything in one dashboard:
    • Status Overview — See all your syncs at a glance
    • Error Logging — Detailed logs when things go wrong
    • Data Freshness — Know exactly when data was last updated
    • Manual Refresh — Force a sync whenever you need fresh data
  • Statistics Canada (Built-In)Full WDS API integration included:
    • Browse Topics — Navigate StatCan's topic hierarchy
    • Search Tables — Find tables by keyword or ID
    • Vector Selection — Choose specific data vectors to sync
    • Time Range — Specify date ranges for your data
  • Perfect For
    • Data Analysts — Access external datasets for analysis
    • Government Agencies — Connect to peer agency open data
    • Researchers — Combine datasets from multiple sources
    • Smart Cities — Integrate transit, environmental, and civic data
  • Optional Companion AppsOpen Data can create catalog-backed connections directly. Install standalone connector apps when you want dedicated connector-specific settings pages:
    • CKAN Connector — Government data portals worldwide
    • ArcGIS Connector — Municipal ArcGIS Hub and FeatureServer sources
    • Socrata Connector — US city and state platforms
    • GTFS Connector — Public transit data
    • GeoJSON Connector — Geographic data feeds
    • REST API Connector — Advanced standalone REST/JSON sources

How It Works

  1. Step 1

    Browse

    Explore the catalog of 70+ verified data portals

  2. Step 2

    Search

    Filter by country, category, API type, or keyword

  3. Step 3

    Preview

    See dataset schemas before connecting

  4. Step 4

    Connect

    Create a catalog-backed connection directly from the source page

  5. Step 5

    Monitor

    Track sync status and data freshness

Integrations

Open Data Catalog works great with

ArcGIS Connector

Use the standalone ArcGIS workspace for ArcGIS Hub and FeatureServer sources.

CKAN Connector

Open the dedicated CKAN connector workspace for standalone CKAN sources.

Socrata Connector

Open the dedicated Socrata connector workspace for standalone Socrata sources.

OpenDataSoft Connector

Open the dedicated OpenDataSoft connector workspace for standalone OpenDataSoft portals.

GTFS Transit Connector

Use the standalone GTFS workspace for transit-specific setup flows.

GeoJSON Connector

Use the standalone GeoJSON workspace for advanced geospatial setup.

REST API Connector

Use the standalone REST API workspace for advanced JSON and REST integrations.

Integrations

More Integrations plugins

ArcGIS Connector

Connect to ArcGIS Hub portals and ArcGIS REST FeatureServer layers

CKAN Connector

Connect to CKAN-based open data portals worldwide

Socrata Connector

Connect to Socrata-based open data portals (US cities & states)

OpenDataSoft Connector

Connect to OpenDataSoft-powered open data portals and source domains

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Données Québec

CKAN · 1,204 datasets

Open Government Canada

CKAN · 36,218 datasets

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CKAN · 386 datasets

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CKAN · 512 datasets

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udata · 48,901 datasets

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