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CloudTAK Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for CloudTAK, a full-featured in-browser TAK client powered by AWS that facilitates ETL operations to bring non-TAK data sources into a TAK Server.

CloudTAK provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing geospatial data, conducting operations, and integrating with various data sources in support of situational awareness and emergency response activities.

Getting Started

This documentation is organized into three main sections to help you get started with CloudTAK:

🚀 Deploy

Learn how to deploy and configure CloudTAK in your environment:

  • Local Development: Set up CloudTAK locally using Docker Compose for development and testing
  • AWS Deployment: Deploy CloudTAK to AWS using the provided CloudFormation templates
  • Prerequisites: Required AWS services and dependencies
  • Configuration: Environment variables, database setup, and administrative settings
  • Infrastructure: VPC, ECS, ECR, and other AWS resource requirements

Whether you're running a quick local test or deploying a production instance on AWS, the Deploy section will guide you through the complete setup process.

🛠️ Develop

Extend and customize CloudTAK for your specific needs:

  • Local Development Setup: Configure your development environment
  • ETL Tasks: Create custom Lambda tasks to ingest data from external sources
  • API Reference: Comprehensive guide to CloudTAK's REST API
  • Task Development: Build and deploy ETL tasks using Docker and AWS Lambda
  • Data Integration: Convert various data formats to GeoJSON or CoT XML
  • Contributing: Guidelines for contributing to the CloudTAK project

The Develop section provides everything developers need to build custom integrations and extend CloudTAK's functionality.

📚 User Guide

Master the CloudTAK interface and features:

  • Web Interface: Navigate the in-browser TAK client
  • Data Management: Import, export, and manage geospatial data
  • Mission Planning: Create and manage missions and operations
  • Layer Management: Work with map layers and data sources
  • User Administration: Manage users, groups, and permissions
  • ETL Operations: Configure and monitor data ingestion tasks

The User Guide helps operators and administrators effectively use CloudTAK for their operational needs.

About CloudTAK

CloudTAK combines the power of cloud computing with the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) ecosystem to provide:

  • Real-time Situational Awareness: Live data feeds and collaborative mapping
  • Data Integration: ETL capabilities to incorporate diverse data sources
  • Scalable Architecture: Cloud-native design built for AWS
  • Browser-based Access: No client installation required
  • Mission Support: Tools for planning and conducting operations

For technical details, source code, and the latest updates, visit the CloudTAK repository on GitHub.

Ready to get started? Choose one of the sections above based on your role and objectives.