OpenCDMP is an open and extensible software platform designed to simplify the management, monitoring, and maintenance of Output Management Plans (OMPs), such as Data Management Plans (DMPs) and Software Management Plans (SMPs). It provides a flexible and customizable environment that streamlines the complex processes involved in handling OMPs, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across various projects and organizations.

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• Modular Architecture: Easily extend the platform with new modules and plugins to meet specific needs.
• Evaluation via Plugins: Perform evaluation through customizable plugins tailored to specific standards and requirements.
• Collaborative Environment: Supports teamwork with multi-user access, version control, and change tracking.
• Role-Based Access Control: Invite users to a Plan with different roles—Viewer, Contributor, Reviewer, etc.—and set access rights at the Plan or Section level.
• Review and Annotation System: Reviewers can add annotations (comments) to Plans or Descriptions, with statuses to track their lifecycle.
• Notification Features: Receive Email and In-App notifications for updates, comments, and changes to Plans or Descriptions you are involved in.
• Flexible Export Options: Export Plans in human and machine-readable formats like XML, JSON, DOCX, and PDF.
• Pluggable Export Mechanism: Implement custom export plugins to suit specific requirements.
• Repository Deposits for DOI Assignment: Deposit OMPs directly to repositories for DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment.
• Pluggable Deposit Mechanism: Implement custom deposit plugins to integrate with different repositories.
• Customizable Templates: Offers a library of templates for various types of OMPs, customizable to fit specific project requirements.
• Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connects with other software tools and platforms, enabling data import/export and interoperability via APIs.

• Blueprints

  Define the structure of a Plan by specifying its Sections and content.

• Plans

  Primary entities representing comprehensive OMPs that guide research outputs throughout their lifecycle.

• Description Templates

  Define the structure of Descriptions within a Plan, specifying required fields and content.

• Descriptions

  Detailed entries providing specific information about research inputs, outputs, and processes within a Plan.

OpenCDMP uses a microservices architecture with the following main components:

• API Service: Main backend (Java/Spring Boot)
• Webapp Service: Frontend application (Angular)
• Notification Service: Email and in-app notifications
• Annotation Service: Comments and review system
• Repository Deposit Services: Pluggable DOI assignment (Zenodo, Dataverse, etc.)
• File Transformation Services: Pluggable export/import (XML, JSON, DOCX, PDF)
• Keycloak: OAuth2/OIDC authentication server
• PostgreSQL: Primary database
• RabbitMQ: Message broker for inter-service communication
• Elasticsearch: Search and indexing

For detailed architecture diagrams and workflows, see the Architecture Overview.

The easiest way to deploy OpenCDMP is using our docker-deployment repository with pre-configured Docker Compose files:

git clone https://github.com/OpenCDMP/docker-deployment.git
cd docker-deployment
docker-compose up -d

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• Node.js: >= 18.0 (for frontend development)
• Java: >= 21 (for backend development)
• Docker: For containerized deployment
• PostgreSQL: >= 12
• Keycloak: >= 20.0

• Getting Started Guide - Platform introduction and deployment
• User Guide - End-user documentation
• Admin Guide - Administrator setup and configuration
• Developer Guide - For those interested in extending the platform
• API Documentation (Swagger) - Interactive API reference
• Configuration Reference - Complete configuration options
• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

• Efficiency: Simplifies the creation and management of Output Management Plans, saving time and reducing complexity.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates communication and cooperation among team members with shared access and collaborative features.
• Quality Control: Ensures high-quality OMPs through structured templates, review workflows, and validation mechanisms.
• Flexible Sharing and Distribution: Easily export and share Plans in multiple formats suitable for different audiences.
• Customizability: Adapts to the unique needs of different projects, disciplines, and organizations.
• Stay Informed: Keep track of all changes and updates with comprehensive notification features.
• Flexibility and Scalability: Scales to accommodate projects of all sizes, from small teams to large organizations.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/OpenCDMP/OpenCDMP
• Documentation: https://opencdmp.github.io/
• Issue Tracker: Report bugs and request features via GitHub Issues
• Email: opencdmp at cite.gr

This project is licensed under the EUPL 1.2 License. See the LICENSE file for details.

For questions or support, please contact:

• Email: opencdmp at cite.gr

Start simplifying your Output Management Plans with OpenCDMP today!