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ODIN Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for ODIN — the Open Source Command & Control Information System.

ODIN is a free, cross-platform desktop application for tactical mapping and situational awareness. It supports MIL-STD-2525C military symbology, real-time collaboration via the Matrix protocol, and works fully offline.

  • Installation — Download and install ODIN on Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Core Concepts — Layers, features, tags, and the basics
  • Shapes — Lines, polygons, and text annotations
  • NIDO API — Integrate external systems via WebSocket
  • Live Data Sources — Real-time tracking via SSE

What is ODIN?

ODIN is designed for professionals who need reliable tactical mapping without vendor lock-in:

  • Offline-first — Self-host map tiles and search services for air-gapped environments
  • MIL-STD-2525C — Full military symbology support with drag-and-drop placement
  • Real-time collaboration — Share layers across teams using the Matrix ecosystem
  • Extensible — Connect external systems via the NIDO WebSocket API or live data feeds
  • Open source — Licensed under AGPL-3.0, fully auditable

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