ZeMKI is currently developing “OpenQDA”, an open-source software for the qualitative coding of research data (interviews, observation protocols, etc.). Key features of the program are ease of use, collaborative work on projects and a plug-in infrastructure that allows it to be expanded with additional functions if required.
In order to make this possible and in keeping with the open source concept, the entire source code has now been published on the software platform GitHub under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. The project can be accessed by all who are interested at
There can also be found the development roadmaps for the next release versions of the software, which include functions like the import and export of codebooks and entire project files, a comprehensive user documentation and a transcription plugin.
To use the software, which is free for everyone to use, simply visit www.openqda.org. For any form of feedback, the quickest way to reach us is by email at OpenQDA@uni-bremen.de, and now also via GitHub.
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