# Omeka S

> Omeka S is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the archiving category. Next-generation web publishing platform for institutions interested in connecting digital cultural heritage collections with other resources online. It has 513 GitHub stars, is released under the GPL-3.0 license.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/omeka/omeka-s |
| Website | https://omeka.org/s/ |
| GitHub stars | 513 |
| Forks | 173 |
| Open issues | 175 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | PHP |
| Docker image | No |
| Platforms | Nodejs |
| Categories | Archiving |
| Commits, last 12 months | 141 |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Latest release | v4.2.1 (Jun 18, 2026) |
| Created | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: php, cms, linked-data

## Install

Omeka S installs natively; follow the README at https://github.com/omeka/omeka-s.

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