OpenCms modules from Alkacon Software

OpenCms modules offer additional functionality not available in the OpenCms core system. The OpenCms module mechanism provides an easy and convenient way to bundle and distribute templates and other extensions for OpenCms. A module usually consists of a set of templates, images, Java classes or libraries and other resources. You can easily import a module in any OpenCms system.

The following list shows the modules currently available from Alkacon Software

More modules contributed by the OpenCms community are available in the Contributed modules section. If you have developed an OpenCms module, please make it available to the OpenCms community by using the add a module download form.

Modules available for download:

Alkacon OpenCms Add-On Module Package (OAMP)

The Alkacon OpenCms Add-On Module Package (also called OAMP) is a set of free, open source extension modules for OpenCms. Alkacon OAMP adds front-end related features to OpenCms that may be useful in case special functionalities are required. ...

Version 1.0.0 - October 1, 2009  More information...

Dev-Demo Module for OpenCms 8

The Development Demo Module (Dev Demo) is a collection of well documented, easy to understand use cases for OpenCms 8. ...

Version 8.0.0 - May 31, 2011  More information...

OpenCms 6.0.x FCKeditor WYSIWYG editor plugin

This module integrates the popular open source editor FCKeditor into OpenCms 6.0.x or newer versions. It has some extended features to edit pages (e.g. ...

Version 1.0.1 - January 4, 2006  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Core API package and database overview

These technical diagrams from Alkacon Software provide template developers using OpenCms an overview over the core API and the database table structure storing the OpenCms contents. ...

August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 interactive documentation base module

The main part of the OpenCms 7 documentation is interactive and maintained in the form of OpenCms modules. This is the base module for the OpenCms 7 interactive documentation. It is required by all modules of the com.alkacon.documentation. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 WebDAV documentation

Documentation of the OpenCms WebDAV servlet. Learn how to access contents in OpenCms from external clients using the WebDAV protocol.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Howto: Setting up httpd, Tomcat and mod_proxy

Explains how to integrate the Apache httpd, Apache Tomcat and OpenCms 7 using mod_proxy so that all static resources (e.g. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Howto: JSP template development

Explains how to develop JSP based templates in OpenCms 7. Using templates provides your website with a uniform layout. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Howto: Multisite configuration

This Howto explains the configuration options when multiple site names are served with the same server.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Howto: Translating the OpenCms Workplace

A detailed description how to translate the OpenCms Workplace and the online help to another language. The OpenCms Workplace is the "back office" part of OpenCms. This module provides tools and explains how to localize the Workplace. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 JSP basic documentation

The basic introduction to JSP in OpenCms: How to create, edit & publish a JSP, options to access the OpenCms system and some technical background information.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 JSP scriptlet documentation

OpenCms 7 contains the org.opencms.jsp.CmsJspActionElement that exposes important OpenCms core functionality to JSP pages in a convenient to use way. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Static export documentation and test data

Static export can dramatically improve the performance of your OpenCms installation. Learn how to configure the static export and try out the examples to test it.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 JSP taglib documentation

OpenCms 7 includes it’s own JSP taglib for accessing OpenCms core functions on JSP pages. This is the taglib documentation and reference with test cases for each tag of the OpenCms taglib.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Search documentation

Configuration documentation of the OpenCms search/indexing facility. Describes the integration and configuration of the Lucene search engine in OpenCms.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Flexcache documentation

The Flexcache is a powerful caching mechanism introduced with OpenCms 5.0. The Flexcache can cache dynamic OpenCms output to increase the speed of page delivery. Using the Flexcache is fully declarative based and requires no programming. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 XML content documentation

With XML contents it is easy to create structured contents like news messages, events, address data, etc. List views of XML content objects can be generated easily by using the OpenCms taglib. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Module management documentation

Get acquainted with the OpenCms module mechanism that allows you to easily bundle and distribute templates, JSPs, pages and other resources. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Extended Html import user documentation

This documentation describes the installation and usage of the "Extended HTML Import Module" for OpenCms 7 and higher.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Migration documentation

This documentation module describes how to migrate an OpenCms 6.x application to OpenCms 7.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Javadoc generated API specification

The documentation of the OpenCms classes generated using Javadoc.

Version 7.0.1 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Direct edit examples

The "direct edit" feature of OpenCms 7 allows editing of pages and structured contents directly "from the page". This means it is not required to be in the OpenCms workplace to edit contents. ...

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Search examples

A set of tests demonstrating the integration of the Lucene search engine into OpenCms. Provides different forms to show the capabilities of Lucene.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Flex examples set 1

The first set of tests and examples developed for the OpenCms / JSP Flex integration package. Basic stuff dealing with inclusion, caching, headers and redirects.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Flex examples set 2

The second set of tests and examples, including demos on how to build a simple template from JSP.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Flex examples set 3

Further test cases and examples for the OpenCms/Flex JSP integration. These are rather specialized as they deal with encoding and inclusion of subelements.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Original JSTL 1.1 standard taglib examples

The original JSTL 1.1 standard taglib examples to test the OpenCms JSP capabilities.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

Alkacon OpenCms 7 Original Tomcat 4.x JSP examples

The original Tomcat 4.x JSP examples imported into OpenCms. These examples show that standard JSP code works perfectly in OpenCms.

Version 7.0.0 - August 14, 2007  More information...

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Latest News

  • OpenCms 17 available

    Apr 9, 2024 - OpenCms 17 gives content managers the new app "Date search" to find content that has been changed in a certain time range. The "Websites" app allows to easily export the content of a complete site for archiving. An option has been added to hide "sensitive" content in the Offline project. The default Mercury template has been further improved, e.g. with SEO optimized job postings, a "spacer" function and marker clusters for maps. OpenCms 17 has also been tested and certified using Java 17 LTS and 21 LTS.

  • OpenCms 17 Release Notes

    Apr 9, 2024 - The OpenCms 17 release notes contain detailed information about the new features and fixes in this version.

  • Alkacon OCEE 17

    Apr 9, 2024 - Alkacon OCEE 17 is the latest OCEE release for OpenCms 17. This version improves the cluster shutdown behaviour when using the CmsShell.

  • OpenCms Docker image

    Apr 9, 2024 - Test OpenCms using the official image from the Docker hub registry - the fastest way to evaluate and test OpenCms. The image is well suited for evaluation and test purposes of the latest OpenCms release. We provide a docker-compose file to get OpenCms and the database running with just one command.

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