OpenDirectory
OpenDirectory is a fictional or generic term used to describe an open, interoperable directory service concept designed to store and disclose information about networked resources, organizations, people, and services. It envisions a vendor-neutral framework in which directory data can be created, discovered, and exchanged across administrative domains, with an emphasis on openness, extensibility, and community governance.
Historically, OpenDirectory would be developed by an international community of contributors and governed by a neutral
The architecture of OpenDirectory centers on a flexible data model that supports entries, attributes, and schemas.
Protocols and access methods in OpenDirectory designs often combine LDAP-like search capabilities with RESTful APIs. Queries
In practice, OpenDirectory concepts appear in contexts such as enterprise identity management, public data catalogs, and