Plepe

I wrote a small tool that helps to synchronize OGD data sets with Wikimedia (Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata) and OpenStreetMap. It can be found on this server: https://www.openstreetmap.at/checker.

Since the tool is not entirely self-explanatory, I made a small explanatory video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Is-3ssA7U

The source code can be found on Github. I welcome comments, ideas and code contributions!

Update: Meanwhile, there is a second screencast for this program, this time it is about how to install the checker yourself and how to expand it with additional data sets:

At ‘mapping parties’, volunteers help to put neglected crisis regions on the map. This data is important for the work of aid organisations so that they can react faster and in a more targeted manner in the event of a crisis. The Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières are jointly organising a mapathon on 22 March to mark World Water Day.

Who can participate?

Anyone can participate, whether you are a beginner or an experienced mapper. All you need to bring is your own laptop (including a mouse).