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Introduction

This reference section provides detailed technical information, specifications, and practical guidance to help you implement, configure, and use Guardian Connector effectively. Whether you're planning a deployment, integrating tools, or managing day-to-day operations, you'll find the comprehensive information you need here.

Reference Sections​

📋 Guardian Connector Toolkit​

Comprehensive documentation for the Guardian Connector platform, including the GC Scripts Hub, GC Explorer, and more.

What you'll find:

  • Reference documentation for usage of GC Scripts Hub, GC Explorer, Apache Superset, Filebrowser, and other tools
  • How we use external services to provide additional functionality to Guardian Connector

Best for: Understanding the Guardian Connector platform, planning workflows, and learning how different tools work together in the Guardian Connector ecosystem.

🔗 Connected Applications​

Documentation for data collection tools and external platforms that Guardian Connector can integrate with as a centralized data hub.

What you'll find:

  • Core data collection tools (KoboToolbox, CoMapeo, Timelapse) that are supported in Guardian Connector
  • External platforms that Guardian Connector can integrate with as a centralized data hub

Best for: Understanding data collection workflows, planning integrations, and learning how Guardian Connector aggregates data from multiple sources.

🌐 Recommended Applications​

Documentation for recommended applications that are useful for common tasks and workflows.

What you'll find:

  • Guidance on using tools that we have found to be useful such as QGIS and OpenRefine

📚 Common Workflows​

Guidance for common workflows when using Guardian Connector.

What you'll find:

  • Guidance on how to use your data in QGIS or other GIS software
  • Information on how to download all of your data

🌐 Hosting & Costs​

Technical guidance for deploying and hosting Guardian Connector infrastructure to meet your community's data sovereignty requirements

What you'll find:

  • Hosting options and requirements
  • Cloud infrastructure considerations
  • Cost estimates and planning resources
  • Security and data sovereignty considerations
  • Maintenance and update procedures

Best for: Understanding how to deploy and host Guardian Connector infrastructure to meet your community's data sovereignty requirements.

🔧 For Developers​

Information for developers interested in contributing to Guardian Connector or building custom integrations.

What you'll find:

  • Links to core repositories
  • Development environment setup
  • Deployment and hosting instructions
  • Contribution guidelines

This reference documentation evolves with Guardian Connector development. For the most current information, always refer to the latest version of these docs.