Fedora Commons Repository

Robust and modular repository system for the management and dissemination of digital content especially suited for digital libraries and archives, both for access and preservation.

GitHub stars
255
License
Apache-2.0
Latest release
fcrepo-6.5.2
16 July 2026
Last commit
24 September 2026
Runs on
Java

Commits per month, last 12 months

71 commits

How to self-host Fedora Commons Repository

Fedora Commons Repository runs on Java. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Fedora Commons Repository free?

Yes. Fedora Commons Repository is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Fedora Commons Repository?

Yes. Fedora Commons Repository runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Fedora Commons Repository still maintained?

The last change to Fedora Commons Repository's code was on 24 September 2026, with 71 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Document Management - Institutional Repository and Digital Library Software

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