VuFind
| Developer(s) | Villanova University |
|---|---|
| Initial release | July 15, 2010 |
| Stable release | 10.1.4
/ 7 April 2025 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | PHP/Laminas, Java |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Discovery layer |
| License | GPL-2.0-only |
| Website | https://vufind.org |
VuFind® is an open-source library search engine that allows users to search and browse beyond the resources of a traditional Online public access catalog (OPAC). Developed by Villanova University, version 1.0 was released in July 2010 after two years in beta.
VuFind® operates with a simple interface and offers flexible keyword searching. While most commonly used for searching catalog records, VuFind can be extended to search other library resources including: locally cached journals, digital library items, and institutional repository and bibliography. The software is also modular and highly configurable, allowing implementers to choose system components to best fit their needs.
The project wiki lists around two hundred institutions running live or beta instances of VuFind® including the National Library of Finland, the National Library of Ireland, and the Iowa City Public Library, as well as a dozen of instances run by finc in Germany.