Angular UI — complete redesign
A fully rewritten frontend built on Angular 17 with a component-driven architecture. Faster page loads, better accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), and a responsive layout that works on any device.
REST API — first-class citizen
Every repository operation exposed via a fully documented HAL-based REST API. Build custom discovery layers, mobile apps, or institutional portals without touching the core.
Submission workflow engine
Configurable multi-step submission flows with conditional logic, bulk import support, and a drag-and-drop file interface that handles large datasets gracefully.
Enhanced metadata & vocabularies
Native support for authority control via ORCID, ROR, and custom controlled vocabularies. Rich metadata display with linked data export in JSON-LD, RDF, and DataCite formats.
Statistics & usage analytics
Built-in COUNTER-compliant reporting, Solr-backed item-level statistics, and embeddable usage badges — giving authors and administrators real visibility into research impact.
Clean upgrade from DSpace 6 & 7
A documented migration tool handles data, configurations, and themes. The DSpace team is providing upgrade support and a compatibility shim for common local customisations.