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The Metadata Editor is an open-source web application developed by the World Bank, fully compliant with the DDI Codebook standard. It supports study, data file, and variable-level elements from DDI, and for variable-level metadata, it allows importing and exporting data and data dictionaries from various versions of SPSS and Stata. The editor features a robust templating system that helps users manage metadata efficiently by allowing them to customize fields to fit specific project needs. This simplifies documentation by focusing on the necessary metadata fields, reducing clutter, and ensuring consistency across projects.
In addition to the user-friendly web interface, the Metadata Editor provides an extensive REST API enabling programmatic access and automation. The editor offers built-in support for publishing directly to NADA data catalogs, and for other DDI-compliant catalogs, the API can be utilized for seamless automation. Additional features include user management, the ability to organize projects into collections, project sharing for collaboration, and support for translations, making it a comprehensive tool for metadata management and publishing.
