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    Effortlessly Manage Product Information

    OneTimePIM is a comprehensive Product Information Management System designed to streamline the import and distribution of product data.

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    Calibre eBook Manager

    Calibre eBook Manager

    Open-source software suite for e-book management

    Calibre is a useful and powerful eBook Management System. Calibre has the ability to view, convert, edit, and catalog e-books of almost any e-book format. This open source ebook manager and e-reader solution give you a free access to read and manage your digital book collection with ease.
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    FileBot

    FileBot

    The ultimate TV and Movie Renamer / Subtitle Downloader

    FileBot is the ultimate tool for renaming your movies, tv shows or anime and downloading subtitles. It's smart, streamlined for simplicity and just works. FileBot supports Windows, Linux and Mac, plus there's a full-featured command-line interface for all sorts of automation.
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    Media Companion

    Media Companion

    Media Companion is the original free to use Movie/TV Show manager

    Media Companion is a windows program that allows people to catalogue and browse movie and tv episode collections. Folders are scanned and information is automatically gathered from various sources, including posters, fanart and episode screenshots. Moving from Codeplex to SourceForge. Codeplex link https://mediacompanion.codeplex.com/
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    Downloads: 142 This Week
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    M3UExportTool

    M3UExportTool

    Copy files denoted in an M3U playlist to any single location

    M3U and M3U8 Export Tool is a Windows program designed to solve a step in the chain of actions required to make you a cheap DJ who plays music from a USB stick. It takes a Winamp playlist (or a playlist that you saved in some other, similar music player), finds the music files, and copies them to a single location such as a folder, USB stick, portable device, or network location. The copied files can keep their original form, or alternatively you can add numbers to the beginning of their names. If you wish, you can ask the program to create a batch file copy_files.bat in the same folder where the M3U Export Tool is located. This is for administrators who wish under special circumstances to perform the copying using the administrator rights. These rights can be obtained by right-clicking the Command Prompt and selecting Run as administrator. Next, you only need to type in the script name.
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    calibre
    calibre - Ebook management
    Downloads: 63 This Week
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    APK File Manager

    APK File Manager

    Organize your android .apk collection! Catalog and view informations.

    With this program you will be able to organize your (legally obtained) android .apk file collection. Features include getting Play Store information and screenshots from each apk file, and storing them offline for later viewing.
    Downloads: 42 This Week
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    FileSearch
    FileSearch is a multi-threaded documents searcher. No indexes need to be updated ; no background service is required. The more you have drives the more search speed is increased thanks to its multi-threading technic.
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    Downloads: 42 This Week
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    Stamp Page Creator
    Stamp Page Creator is a free philately program for creating and printing pages for postage stamp collections. The program has an easy user interface: What you see is what you get. Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc. supported.
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    Downloads: 58 This Week
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    eLibrary
    Books and eBooks library organizer. Catalog, tag and search your books database with ease. Automatically fetches the book's details and cover image from the web with a smart ISBN guesser.
    Downloads: 26 This Week
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    Data Crow

    Data Crow

    The ultimate cataloguer

    Data Crow allows you to use the standard movie & video (divx, xvid, DVD, Blu-ray, etc), book (and eBooks), images, board games, comic books, games & software, music (mp3 and other music files) cataloguing modules. Besides these modules, which you can change to fit your requirements, you can create new modules (want to catalogue your stamps, equipment, or anything else?). The GUI is skinnable. Reporting (using JasperReports and their community edition JasperSoft Developer Studio ), loan administration, item importing & exporting, backup & restore and many other optional features are waiting for you.
    Downloads: 21 This Week
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    Ant Movie Catalog

    Ant Movie Catalog

    Free program made to manage your collection of movies

    Manage your movie collection: User interface translated in about 30 languages. Can store catalog in two file format: its own binary format or XML. Import information from Internet (using scripts); by default it includes scripts for IMDB (US), DVDFR (FR), Allociné (FR) and lots of others. User-customizable links to do a search on movie websites. Information importation from various media files (audio & video codec, bitrates, resolution, framerate, size). Scripting technology, using Object Pascal language, allowing to modify catalog: Find & replace, moving field values, ... Printing, using customizable templates. Export to other formats: HTML (based on a template that you can modify or create yourself), SQL commands (to re-import data in a DBMS such as MySQL), CSV (text files, can be used as tables with Microsft Excel for example). Import from other formats: CSV (Microsoft Excel can create such files, but a plain text file can be used too), Microsoft Access and a few others.
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    pdf2xml convertor based on Xpdf library (http://www.foolabs.com/xpdf/home.html). It converts information contained in a PDF file into XML. First, you need to install xpdf and libxml2 (see documentation). Hervé Déjean Xerox Research Centre Europe http://www.xrce.xerox.com/About-XRCE/People/Herve-Dejean
    Downloads: 25 This Week
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    The Crab
    The Crab is a plugin based music album refactoring utility. Organize you music albums with the help of data sources like Amazon and Discogs.
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    Downloads: 91 This Week
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    Stuff Organizer
    Stuff Organizer is a catalog application. You can organize your stuff (movies, softwares, games, musics, e-books and whatever.
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    Katalog

    Katalog

    Catalog and Search files from permanent or removable drives

    Katalog is a desktop application to manage catalogs of disks and files: - Create catalogs from different sources or devices, - Search files even when the devices are disconnected, and find duplicates or differences - Organize your Collection of catalogs, Storage devices, and Virtual storage devices and get Statistics, - Data is stored in csv (tab separated) files for full control by the user, - Available in English, French, Czech, and German - OpenSource and cross-platform (Linux Plasma and Windows 64 installer or portable). First use / tips - Simply start with the Create screen. Create your first catalog and experiment! - All data/catalog files are stored in the Settings/Collection folder. Documentation/Wiki: https://github.com/StephaneCouturier/Katalog/wiki Follow Katalog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katalog-107117844916308 Follow active development: https://github.com/users/StephaneCouturier/projects/7
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    Tagstoo

    Tagstoo

    Software to tag folders and files, with multimedia and epubs preview.

    Tag folders and files (including multimedia) by dragging the tags on them, you can create tags of various shapes and colors for a more intuitive classification. Precise search possibilities, with various input fields, allowing to add all the necessary tags that you want. For example, in one field you can add the tags ‘cat' and 'white' and in another field you can add the tags 'dog' and 'brown', so the search result will return all white cats and brown dogs. You can also indicate that the folders where they are must have certain tags. Multimedia files preview in both explorer and searcher results cards. The cover images of epubs also are shown. For images both system's default image viewer and program's new internal viewer can be launched alternatively. Usual file management actions by dragging and dropping or pressing buttons; copy, move, delete, rename. And undo button. It's possible to export/import the tagging data to a file, so data is available in any computer.
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    Image Comparator

    Image Comparator

    An easy tool to find and delete duplicate images.

    Image Comparator is an easy tool that finds duplicate image files in your system. In order to do that it looks your images pixel by pixel; therefore even if two images have different formats and file sizes(MB/KB) Image Comparator finds them. Supported formats: jpg, bmp, png, gif, tif, ico. Requirements: .NET Framework 4.0. Works only on Windows.
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    Cross-platform application aimed at helping users to learn vocabulary from any foreign language(s). Add/Edit/Delete vocab words (w/ translation, category, sentence, notes, picture). Review (Quiz) vocabulary words.
    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    LyricsFetcher sorts through your iTunes or Window Media Player music library and fetches lyrics for the songs. THE SOURCES THAT THIS PROJECT RELIES ON HAVE BEEN BOUGHT OR BROUGHT UNDER THE CONTROL OF LAWYERS. THE CODE IS STILL INTERESTING, BUT THERE ARE NO FREE SOURCES OF LYRICS STILL AVAILABLE. SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE...
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    Zeeb
    Adobe AIR app (Windows OSX Linux) for renaming movie files & DVD folders, downloading posters, and creating .url shortcut links to IMDB. Uses NFO file when available. Remembers words to save (720p, DTS) and remove (like release group names).
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    An open source M3u playlist generator. Including a filetype manager of which types to allow or ignore when generating the playlists. Perfect for use in combination with showcenter open source software.
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    Command line utility for sorting MP3 files based on Tag information. Written in Perl and available as a stand-alone executable for Windows.
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    Movie Central

    Movie Central

    An awesome movie collection manager.

    Movie Central is a personal movie collection manager. It is a free desktop application for creating and searching personal movie collection. Manage your movies in your PC in the most easy way possible. It has a has very simple UI and is a very lightweight program. Includes scraper tool, that automatically add movie metadata to your collection, looking through your movie folders in PC. An extremely accurate and fast scraper tool. You don't need to wait hours to complete.
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    JDiskCat

    JDiskCat

    Multi-platform disk cataloguing utility written in java.

    Easy-to-use multi-platform disk cataloguing program supporting local or removable media - drives and folders. Uses XML files as a data storage. It was originally created in 2010 to catalogue software compilations (also called freeware compilations) and CDs distributed with computer magazines. It was later improved to support any kind of disk and folder. It can be used to catalogue fragile disks like CDs, floppies, external hard drives, usb sticks, memory cards which are easy to damage. Cataloguing enables user to check what they contain without putting them physically into drive and avoid a possibility of a mechanical damage. Download package consists of a jar file and a Eclipse project with a full source code. No installation is required. You can copy this program anywhere or transfer it to another computer. Setting unique volume label to a drive before cataloguing is recommended. See blog or homepage for news and changelog. This program requires JRE 6 or newer.
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    Music Library & Player

    Easily access your music collection from any device, anywhere.

    Music Library & Player utilizes PHP and vanilla javascript to deliver your web-accessible music library via HTML5 audio in a fully responsive and modern interface. The library does not require a database back-end. It parses the directory structure, best suited for a [ROOT]/[ARTIST]/[ALBUM]/[TRACKS] type of layout. This isn't required, but makes for the best user experience. Random playlists can also be generated. The code contained in this script has not been minified. It is written in long form and is well-documented for ease of use and customization. Individual tracks are optionally presented with download links. Minimal effort has been put into limiting the reach of the player and download links. It is limited, by default, to the three audio file types that are supported by HTML5. It is advised that you password protect the Music Library & Player directory using htaccess or other method to restrict public access.
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Guide to Open Source Cataloguing Software

Open source cataloguing software is a type of software that allows users to organize and manage their digital files. It's free to use and provides many features that help make organizing digital data easier. Open source cataloguing software helps users keep track of digital documents, images, music files, videos and other data in an organized way. It creates a centralized library or "catalogue" of user-defined categories that can be sorted by tags or keywords. This makes it much simpler for people to find what they are looking for without spending extra time searching through unorganized folders.

Additionally, open source cataloguing software provides users with the flexibility to define their own information fields. This means they can customize the metadata associated with each entry depending on the user’s specific requirements. For instance, if you want to track more than just the basic title and artist information for your audio files, you could create custom fields such as album name and year released which will appear whenever you open up a song in your catalogue view.

Organizing digital media in this manner also has privacy benefits; since all entries can be individually locked with passwords or encryption keys, there is no need for separate hiding places for sensitive material like financial records or private correspondence—they can all be safely stored as part of your accessible catalogue system instead. In addition, open source cataloguing systems come with powerful search capabilities which allow even inexperienced computer users to easily locate items matching specific criteria – such as finding all email messages from a particular person sent between two dates etc... These comprehensive tracking abilities ensure it's easy enough for anyone to organize large collections into manageable categories and have everything readily at hand when needed.

Features Provided by Open Source Cataloguing Software

  • Metadata Extraction: Open source cataloguing software provides a suite of tools to extract detailed metadata information, such as titles, authors, and keywords, from digital content. This can be used to create descriptive records that can be used to efficiently categorize and manage collections.
  • File Format Conversion: The software allows users to upload and convert multiple file types into formats that are digitized for easier searching or access. These formats may include PDFs, Word documents, Excel worksheets and more.
  • Image Management: The software allows users to browse images of items in their collection along with accompanying text containing information about them. Images can also be tagged with appropriate labels making it easy for users to quickly find specific objects.
  • Search Capability: Users are able to search through the entire collection using keywords based on metadata available in the system. This makes it easier to locate desired items without needing tedious manual sorting and organization.
  • Borrowing System: With this feature users can track who has borrowed material from the library while they have been away as well as when these materials needto be returned back into circulation again. This helps keep libraries organized more efficiently while ensuring materials are properly utilized by patrons in a timely manner.
  • E-Notifications & Reminders: Open source cataloguing software enables libraries staff members to send out notifications and reminders via email or SMS message regarding overdue loans or other important information needed by patrons or staff members alike.

What Are the Different Types of Open Source Cataloguing Software?

  • Koha: Koha is an open source Integrated Library System (ILS) which is used for managing library collections. It allows users to catalog and search for books, manage circulation records, and keep track of library activities.
  • Evergreen: Evergreen is an open source ILS that enables libraries to manage resources across multiple locations, systems and networks. It provides a complete suite of tools for cataloguing materials, tracking inventory, circulating items, tracking usage statistics and more.
  • NewGenLib: NewGenLib is an open source library management system designed to provide an integrated solution for all types of libraries regardless of size or complexity. It includes features such as searching within the catalogue, circulation control and records management.
  • VUFind: VUFind is a free open source ILS that includes features such as advanced search capabilities, OPAC integration with other systems like WorldCat or Google Books, flexible MARC record display options and more.
  • OpenBiblio: OpenBiblio is freeware software geared towards small public libraries looking for a simple way to maintain their collections. Features include catalogue building tools, search functions as well as circulation control/records management abilities along with library programs support.
  • Firestorm Marshalling Library System (FMLS): FMLS is a GPLv3-licensed open source software designed specifically for special libraries such as archives or document repositories rather than traditional public or academic ones. It provides advanced searching capabilities along with detailed records management support .

Benefits of Using Open Source Cataloguing Software

  1. Cost Savings: One of the biggest advantages of open source cataloguing software is that it is typically free. This can save organizations significant amounts of money on software licensing costs, allowing them to invest their resources into other areas.
  2. User Flexibility: Open source solutions also provide greater flexibility as users can customize and modify the software as needed in order to better suit their specific needs. Additionally, users can choose from any number of available plug-ins and add-ons to further extend the functionality of the system.
  3. Quality & Security: Since open source solutions are usually developed by a large group of developers with different backgrounds, they tend to be more reliable and secure than proprietary solutions due to rigorous testing and code review processes. Plus, since anyone can view the underlying source code it makes it easier for individuals and companies alike to identify potential issues while also helping ensure any security vulnerabilities or bugs are quickly addressed in future updates or patches.
  4. Scalability & Interoperability: Due to its wide range of features and plug-ins, open source catalogue software offers scalability so that organizations can grow without having to switch programs down the road. And because open standards are used for interoperability between different databases (which allow data sharing among multiple users), organizations have an easier time connecting their databases without needing expensive third-party integration services.

Types of Users That Use Open Source Cataloguing Software

  • Library Cataloguers: Professionals responsible for creating and maintaining the library’s cataloging system by inputting information about new books, managing data and keeping track of items.
  • School Administrators: Education administrators who need to keep track of textbooks and other learning materials used in their schools.
  • Librarians: People in charge of curating the collection of books in a public or private library, who are responsible for helping patrons find the materials they're looking for.
  • Researchers: Scholars or graduate students seeking out knowledge-based resources from libraries to further their research efforts.
  • Archivists: Professionals dedicated to preserving important documents, photographs, audio recordings and other artifacts with detailed cataloguing records.
  • Private Collectors: Individuals who possess rare collections like book manuscripts, photos or multimedia content that require accurate cataloguing software to assist in preserving their collection.

How Much Does Open Source Cataloguing Software Cost?

Open source cataloguing software usually does not carry a cost, as it is freely available to anyone who wishes to use and modify it. Open source cataloguing software is supported by the community of open source developers, who often donate their time and skills in order to make sure that the code remains secure, bug-free and up-to-date. Open source cataloguing software is typically released under a license which makes it freely available for anyone who wishes to use or modify the code. While some open source software may require payment for services related to customizing or implementing the product, there are typically no fixed costs associated with using open source software.

The benefits of utilizing an open source catalogue can be significant. Developers have full access to view, understand and modify its inner workings, allowing them greater control over product maintenance and customization options than they would have with closed-source counterparts. Additionally, many users appreciate being able to customize their catalogue experience without worrying about violating end user agreements or paying for features that are not necessary for their library's needs. Finally, since open-source solutions are usually backed by large communities of developers committed to helping one another troubleshoot issues and stay on top of changes in technology standards, users generally feel more supported when using an open source solution versus a proprietary one.

Overall, most people find that opting for an open source cataloguing solution saves them both money and time in comparison to traditional closed-source solutions while also providing them with greater control over their library's overall performance and customization options.

What Software Does Open Source Cataloguing Software Integrate With?

Open source cataloguing software can benefit from a variety of integration possibilities. These include content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla, ecommerce solutions like Magento and Zen Cart, library resource management solutions like Koha and Evergreen, and other custom-built applications. Additionally, certain cloud storage services such as Dropbox or Google Drive can also be integrated with open source cataloging software to provide users with access to their stored documents directly from the application itself. Integrating these types of software with open source cataloging applications can help streamline user experience by providing one centralized place for library staff to search for physical items in the collection as well as digital documents that are stored elsewhere.

Recent Trends Related to Open Source Cataloguing Software

  1. Increased Popularity: Open source cataloguing software has seen an increase in popularity over the past few years. This is due to its affordability and ability to easily customize the software.
  2. Flexible Solutions: Open source cataloguing software provides flexible solutions for organizing digital libraries. It offers many features such as automatic metadata generation, cataloging tools, and support for different formats.
  3. Cost Benefits: Open source cataloguing software is often free or low-cost, making it attractive to organizations with limited budgets. Additionally, these solutions are often updated regularly, providing organizations with the latest features and bug fixes.
  4. Platform Independence: Open source cataloguing software provides platform-independent solutions that can be used on multiple operating systems. This allows organizations to move their library from one platform to another as needed.
  5. Automation: Many open source cataloguing software solutions offer automated processes that can help streamline the library management process. This includes tasks such as scanning and indexing documents, generating metadata, and creating collections.
  6. Customization: The most popular open source cataloguing softwares offer users the ability to customize the system for their specific needs. This includes adding new features and customizing existing ones as needed.

How Users Can Get Started With Open Source Cataloguing Software

Getting started with open source cataloguing software is easy. All you need is a device (laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone) that has an internet connection and some basic computer skills.

First thing's first: you need to choose the open source cataloguing software that best suits your needs. Do some research on different software solutions and get feedback from other users too if possible, as this can help you decide which one to go for. Once you’ve found the right one for your project, download it onto your device and install it following any instructions provided by the creator of the software.

The next step is familiarizing yourself with how it works and learning all about its features so that you can make the most of it. Look up tutorials online if necessary so that you understand how to navigate around the program and use all of its functions efficiently. Most software should include things like categories, search bars or tags which are very useful when organizing information into different sections or sorting out relevant data easily and quickly.

Finally, start entering data into your system in order to catalog information such as bibliographical details about books, contact information for people or places related to a company etc., whatever specific content applies to what you’re working on - anything related will be included in this database as long as appropriate fields are filled in accordingly with relevant information. It’s also important to set permissions if needed E; who can access certain types of data etc., so security can be ensured depending on what kind of confidential material may be involved in your project/database entries etc.. Those are usually customizable settings depending on each individual user or group (e.g a writing club).

Overall open source cataloguing software makes life much easier when managing large amounts of data by cutting down time invested looking over vast numbers of documents manually - which could otherwise take ages. Plus there's no cost associated with using most open source platforms since they're free downloads - but as always do check license agreements before installing/using any programs or applications just in case.