TEDdatabas

TEDdatabas is a digital repository designed to index and provide access to TED talks and related resources. It aggregates metadata, transcripts, translations, and media references to create a centralized, searchable archive of TED content beyond the official site.

Core data objects include talk title, speaker name, event and date, duration, language, topics, tags, transcript text aligned to video, and links to video and audio. The database supports multilingual transcripts and time-aligned subtitles, enabling search by phrase and by topic. It also records provenance, licensing notes, and translation status to aid researchers.

Access is provided via a web interface and an application programming interface, allowing programmatic queries, aggregation, and export in common formats. The project emphasizes data quality through automated checks and community curation, while acknowledging dependence on original TED content and licensing constraints.

Governance is typically handled by a community or nonprofit organization, with policies for data licensing, privacy, and attribution. The project aims to complement TED's official resources by offering structured metadata and advanced search capabilities, enabling use in research, education, and annotation initiatives.

Related topics include TED Talks, digital archives, and transcript standards.