OpenSearch
Warning
Unavailable since version 4.0.0.
There is no known sponsor or interested party for implementing OpenSearch.
The OpenSerach API provides a serivce description advertised in the HTML.
Browsers detect the availability of opensearch by checking the index page at the root of the (sub)domain. Setup required defining a rewrite rule forwarding requests to the geonetwork application.
Reference:
- OpenSearch (Open Geospatial Consortium)
Upgrading from GeoNetwork 3.0 Guidance
OpenSearch API is no longer available.
- Recommend migrating to GeoNetwork OpenAPI if html discoverability is of primary importance.
This provides a self-describing service, and automation tools for developer access in different programming languages. However the result is specific to the GeoNetwork application, and not an industry standard for interoperability.
- Recommend migration to OpenGIS Web Catalogue Service (CSW) if standards compliance is of primary importance.
Note
The OGC API - Records standard is not yet ready, but is expected to provide the best of both worlds: html discoverability, and standards compliance.
Interested parties are encouraged to contribute towards this roadmap activity.