Project Roster

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OME Registered Projects (ORP)

1. Overview

OME Registered Projects (ORPs) are the primary software, standards, and infrastructure projects that together comprise the OME ecosystem. Each ORP operates under its own charter and roster while aligning with the shared principles and governance of OME. This document records the current roster of Registered Projects as well as the process for modifying this document.

2. Current Projects

Project Scope
Core Model OME-XML, OME-TIFF, OME Data Model
Bio-Formats Format Reader support, Metadata completeness
OMERO.server API stability, Microservices, Integrations
OMERO.web Plugin ecosystem, Usability
IDR Reference datasets, Curation workflows
NGFF RFC process, Format standardization

3. Roles and Responsibilities

Each Registered Project shall:

The OMG is responsible for maintaining this roster, approving the creation of new Registered Projects, and retiring or consolidating projects when necessary.

Individuals or groups interested in proposing a new Registered Project are encouraged to contact the OMG.

4. Document Maintenance

This roster is maintained by the OMG and updated as needed to reflect the evolution of the OME ecosystem. Changes to the list of Registered Projects shall be made in accordance with the decision-making procedures defined by the OMG Charter.

Version history  
Date Description
April 2026 Original proposal
June 2026 Update after review
   
   

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