ODK (software)

{{short description|Open-source mobile data collection software}}

{{Other uses|ODK (disambiguation)}}

{{Infobox software

| developer = Get ODK

| genre = Data collection, Mobile forms

| license = Apache 2

| name = ODK

| operating system = Cross-platform

| programming language = Java, JavaScript, Python

| repo = {{URL|https://github.com/getodk}}

| website = {{URL|https://getodk.org}}

}}

ODK is an open-source mobile data collection platform.{{cite web |url=https://getodk.org/ |title=Home |website=getodk.org}} It enables users to fill out forms offline and send form data to a server when a connection is found. Once on the server, the data can be viewed, downloaded, and acted upon.

ODK is primarily used by organizations working in humanitarian aid and global development. Notable users include World Health Organization,{{Cite web|url=http://www.emro.who.int/somalia/news/cases-of-covid-19-surge-in-somalia-as-do-response-efforts-for-contact-tracing.html|title = WHO supports accelerated response efforts for contact tracing in Somalia as cases surge}} International Red Cross and Red Crescent,{{Cite web|url=https://americanredcross.github.io/2019/01/08/odk-collect-improvements/|title = Supporting Open Data Kit}} and Carter Center.{{cite web |url=https://getnemo.org/ |title=Home |website=getnemo.org}} ODK has been recognized by the Digital Public Goods Alliance as a digital public good.{{Cite web|url=https://digitalpublicgoods.net/registry/odk.html|title=Registry » Digital Public Goods Alliance}}