Open Publication Distribution System
| Open Publication Distribution System | |
|---|---|
| Internet media type |
application/atom+xml;profile=opds-catalog |
| Initial release | 5 May 2010 |
| Latest release | OPDS 1.2 11 November 2018 |
| Type of format | web syndication |
| Extended from | Atom |
| Open format? | Yes |
| Website | opds |
The Open Publication Distribution System (OPDS) catalog format is a syndication format for electronic publications based on Atom and HTTP. OPDS catalogs enable the aggregation, distribution, discovery, and acquisition of electronic publications. OPDS catalogs use existing or emergent open standards and conventions, with a priority on simplicity.
The Open Publication Distribution System specification is prepared by an informal grouping of partners, combining Internet Archive, O'Reilly Media, Feedbooks, OLPC, and others.