OPläget

OPläget is a modular, open-source platform designed to support operational planning and logistics across public and private organizations. It provides a web-based interface and a set of interoperable services intended to streamline tasks such as scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow coordination. The project emphasizes openness, interoperability, and extensibility, with data models and APIs published under permissive licenses to enable third-party extensions and integrations.

OPläget originated in collaborative workshops involving civic technologists, planners, and developers in the Nordic region during the early 2020s. The first public release was in 2021, followed by major updates that introduced a plugin architecture, GIS integration, and a simulation module. Development is coordinated by a community-driven governance model with a central repository and regular releases.

Core components include a modular service architecture, a planning module, a resource manager, a scheduling engine, a simulation toolkit, and a geospatial layer. Data is stored in an open schema and can be imported/exported in formats such as GeoJSON and CSV. The platform supports role-based access control, audit trails, and localization.

Users include municipal departments, universities, NGOs, and private contractors. Typical workflows cover emergency response planning, event logistics, urban maintenance scheduling, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports collaboration through shared workspaces and versioned plans.

OPläget is released under a permissive, open-source license. A community steering group oversees standards, contributions, and roadmaps, while a contributor license agreement governs code contributions. The project prioritizes compatibility with open data standards, APIs, and interoperability with other planning tools.

Proponents cite reduced vendor lock-in and improved data transparency; critics note a steep learning curve and the need for dedicated administration in large-scale deployments.