geoserver ☆
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Description:
Java server to share and edit geospatial data
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @GeoServer  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: gis maps ogc wms wfs java
Install: brew install geoserver
About:
GeoServer is an open-source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. It implements open standards from the OGC such as WMS, WFS, and WCS to serve data from a variety of sources. Its primary value is creating maps and data services for use by clients like web browsers and GIS applications.
Key Features:
  • Standards compliance (WMS, WFS, WCS, WMTS)
  • Data source flexibility (PostGIS, Shapefiles, GeoTIFF)
  • REST configuration API
  • Integrated styling engine (SLD/GeoCSS)
Use Cases:
  • Publishing map data to web applications
  • Creating standardized data services for GIS tools
  • On-the-fly data transformation and styling
Alternatives:
  • MapServer – MapServer is a fast, lightweight alternative often configured via mapfiles, whereas GeoServer provides a comprehensive web-based GUI and stronger integration with the Java ecosystem.
  • QGIS Server – QGIS Server leverages QGIS project files for rendering, offering high consistency with QGIS desktop visuals, while GeoServer focuses more on data service management and standardization.
Version History
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Nov 19, 2024 9:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3c1a6cb8
Sep 26, 2024 9:35am 0 VERSION_BUMP 61bbf838
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