1. About FAIR Data Point

The FAIRDataPoint (FDP) consists of a REST API and a Web Client for creating, storing, and serving FAIR metadata. The metadata content is generated semi-automatically according to the FAIR Data Point software specification document.

1.1. Features

• Store metadata resources, like catalogs, datasets, and distributions

• Define custom metadata resources, based on schemas

• Manage user accounts and access

1.2. Security

Everyone can read all published metadata resources, such as catalogs, datasets, and so on. Only authenticated users can make changes to any of the FDP content. Two roles are available for authenticated users: user and admin. Details are discussed in Users and Roles.

1.3. Getting started

Want to try it out? Set up a local test FAIR Data Point following the instructions in the Quickstart section.