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OpenEWS
On the record
- API
- The API follows JSON:API, uses HTTPS, and requires a bearer API token for requests.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- API security
- API access uses bearer tokens, which the documentation says should be treated as sensitive and not exposed in client-side code.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The API documentation is intended for developers, system integrators, and technical stakeholders working on early warning systems.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Beneficiary management
- The API supports managing beneficiary data and groups.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Broadcasts
- The API documents voice call, text message, and audio broadcasts, including starting and stopping broadcasts.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Certification and license
- OpenEWS is listed as a Digital Public Good and its profile identifies the license as MIT.digitalpublicgoods.net · read 11 Oct 2026
- Channels
- The maker describes support for messages, interactive voice response, and Cell Broadcast through Somleng.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Current status
- The project describes OpenEWS as actively in development.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Delivery integration
- OpenEWS integrates with Somleng to deliver emergency warning messages.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The repository includes Terraform configuration for deploying OpenEWS to AWS and says deployment depends on shared Somleng core infrastructure.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Development setup
- The local development instructions require Docker and Docker Compose and start the web app with PostgreSQL.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- OpenEWS says its API supports integration with external systems and follows the JSON:API standard.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says the platform is intended for alerting authorities to warn beneficiaries during natural disasters or other public emergencies.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Localization
- The project says OpenEWS supports localization, including right-to-left and non-Latin scripts such as Khmer and Lao.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The project describes OpenEWS as free and open source under the MIT License.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The Digital Public Goods profile reports that personal data is collected and stored but not distributed, and describes encryption in transit and role-based access controls as security measures.digitalpublicgoods.net · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenEWS is designed for alerting authorities to send warnings during natural disasters or public health emergencies.open-ews.org · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The repository directs users with issues to open a GitHub issue or discussion.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
