Tainacan is a free, open-source platform for building and managing digital collections on websites, designed for cultural institutions, researchers, and anyone needing organized archives. It transforms a site into a dynamic repository with tools for customization and data handling.

• Customizable Metadata and Taxonomies: Define unique descriptive structures with controlled vocabularies and reusable taxonomies to fit specific collection needs.
• Faceted Search: Set up custom filters based on metadata, allowing users to explore collections by categories, dates, authors, and other criteria.
• Bulk Import and Export: Import data from spreadsheets in bulk and export collections in formats like CSV and XLSX, using metadata mappers such as Dublin Core.
• REST API and Interoperability: Access and share collections through a complete REST API, with support for metadata standards and export in JSON and CSV formats.
• Simple Management Interface: Create collections, manage users, and publish content through an intuitive dashboard with access control for organized and secure operations.