An easy-to-use guide on how to install and run CKAN using Docker on a Mac with OrbStack, an efficient and lightweight alternative to Docker Desktop.
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Introduction to updating CKAN templates
Central to CKAN’s functionality and user experience are its templates, […]
The CKAN ecosystem can be installed in 3 different ways.
- Install from an OS (Debian) package
- Install from source
- Install as Docker Containers using Docker Compose
Actions are essentially the API endpoints or operations that can be performed within the CKAN system. Actions can be categorised into several groups. Read more.
Each Blueprint functions like a mini application that can be registered with the main Flask application. This modular approach helps in organising code, reducing redundancy, and improving maintainability.
This toolkit provides a structured way to develop plugins that can enhance the core behaviour, extend the data model, add new features, or integrate CKAN with other systems.





