GeoNetwork 5

Welcome to GeoNetwork 5 documentation! This documentation refers to the version 5, that is currently under development.

Looking for other versions?

• GeoNetwork Latest Documentation
• GeoNetwork Stable Documentation

What’s new in GeoNetwork 5

GeoNetwork 5 is the next big step in the project’s evolution. Its highlight is native support for the OGC API Records standard, bringing web-native, standards-based catalog services. Even though it’s still under development, you can already run it alongside GeoNetwork 4.4 and publish your existing catalogs through this new API, combining the stability of today with the possibilities of tomorrow.

Learn more

• Integration with GN4

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  How to use GN5 and GN4 together via the proxy gateway.

• OGCAPI-Records

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  Details of the implementation in GeoNetwork 5.

• Developer docs

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  Guides for contributing and extending GeoNetwork.

Get Involved

GeoNetwork is an open-source project, and its future depends on the community. There are several ways you can help shape GeoNetwork 5 and beyond:

• Contribute code: Join the ongoing development and help build the next generation of metadata catalog services. A great first step is to join our Developers Meeting.
• Sponsor developments: Support the project financially and help prioritize new features. Check out the 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities.

Every contribution helps keep GeoNetwork strong, open, and innovative for the future.