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HOT Tasking Manager
HOT Tasking Manager · Washington, D.C., United States
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Tasking Manager
Free
Free and open-source software · you can use the code and set up your own instance
Read 13 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- API
- The maker's development guide says API documentation is available on production and staging instances.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- The development guide says Tasking Manager uses OpenStreetMap OAuth2 authentication.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Data exports
- Projects support downloadable OpenStreetMap data exports.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Editors
- Project documentation describes selecting either JOSM or iD Editor before mapping a task.toolbox.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Humanitarian use
- Organizations use the tool to create mapping projects where geographic data is needed to help save or improve lives.tasks.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- HOT describes itself as serving humanitarian organizations and a global community of volunteers, and its mission focuses on open map data for communities at high risk of disasters, emergencies, and multidimensional poverty.hotosm.org · read 13 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The product is provided by the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, which describes itself as an international nonprofit.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Mapping and validation
- Volunteers trace buildings, roads, and other features from imagery, and experienced volunteers validate the map data.tasks.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Mapping editors
- The roadmap lists integrations with the iD editor and Rapid editor.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The Tasking Manager homepage says projects created before 2020 will be archived as part of ongoing maintenance.tasks.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker describes Tasking Manager as free and open-source software and welcomes people to run their own instance.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Planned integrations
- The roadmap lists AI assistance and integrations with MapSwipe, uMap, and MapRoulette as planned features.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Practice projects
- OSM practice projects in a sandbox are listed as available in the v5.5 release.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- HOT says its privacy policy covers tasks.hotosm.org; it describes collecting usage and account information, using Matomo analytics, and limiting access to personal information to trained staff and designated volunteers.learn.hotosm.org · read 13 Oct 2026
- Project workflow
- The tool shows areas that need mapping, review, or validation, and areas that are complete.osgeo.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The web application divides an area of interest into smaller mapping tasks and indicates which areas need mapping or quality assurance review.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
- Sandbox
- Sandbox projects use the iD editor, default to low priority, and have their data flushed monthly.website.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Sandbox use
- HOT describes Sandbox as an isolated environment for onboarding, training, research, and projects involving private or sensitive data.website.hotosm.org · read 12 Oct 2026
