PRODUCT
Kart
An open-source project bringing the benefits of distributed version-control to geospatial and tabular data.
Distributed Version Control for Data
Kart offers version control for geospatial and tabular data, built on Git.
- Kart stores geospatial and tabular data in Git, providing version control at the row and cell level.
- Unlike other distributed data solutions, Kart isn’t inspired by Git — it’s built on Git, taking advantage of an established open source project.
- Learn more and download for your OS at Kartproject.org.
Built on Git, Works Like Git
If you know Git, you'll feel right at home with Kart.
- Kart uses Uses standard Git repositories and Git-like CLI commands.
- Kart operations are performed locally — a huge advantage over server-based systems.
Supports GIS Workflows
Kart works seamlessly with your existing geospatial workflows and technology stack.
- Kart provides repository working copies as GIS databases and files.
- Anyone can edit data directly in common GIS software, without plugins.
How it works
Clone Data
Keep a local copy of authoritative cloud-based data, up to date for you and your geospatial team.
Branch & Merge
Kart supports multiple independent local branches — create, merge, and delete them in seconds.
Traceable Data Collaboration
Review, compare, and quickly roll back to any change made since the dataset's creation.
Help Documentation
Complete and up-to-date product documentation — including step-by-step workflows and APIs — for all users.
