Modules

Downloads

The following links will take you to the SourceForge download web site to download the latest release. Most users will want the .tar.gz file, but Debian Linux users (including Ubuntu users) may find the .deb package more convenient.

Stable Version

Development Version

You can also get the latest code from the SourceForge Subversion Repository. Development code is not guaranteed to be 100% stable, but it may contain features not yet available in official releases. 

        svn export https://vufind.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/vufind/trunk /usr/local/vufind
To learn more about Subversion, see our Subversion documentation. This is recommended reading if you plan on making significant customizations to the software!


Releases

Downloads
Visit the download page for the latest version of VuFind.
History
For a chronology of VuFind releases and features, see the change log.
Getting Started
Our documentation will help you get started with installation and upgrading from previous versions.
Help!
Need help? Have a general question? You'll find answers in several forms on the support page.
Falvey Memorial Library


VuFind is developed and maintained by Villanova University's Falvey Memorial Library.

News

VuFind out of beta with 1.0 release
July 15, 2010 - VuFind's long beta period is now over. Today, VuFind 1.0 has been released. In addition to improved stability, the new release includes several features missing from the previous release candidate: flexible support for non-MARC metadata formats, a mobile interface, Dewey Decimal support, integration with Serials Solutions' Summon, and more! For all the details and to obtain the software, please visit http://vufind.org/.
VuFind 1.0 Release Candidate 2 now available
December 14, 2009 - The wait is over: the second release candidate of VuFind is now available. Featuring improved security and stability, many new configuration options and the latest versions of Solr and SolrMarc, this is the best VuFind yet. For more details, please visit http://vufind.org/
Going Live!
September 30, 2009 - There have been a recent wave of new VuFind instances going live (or public beta): National Library of Ireland, University of Michigan, Wake Forest, Colorado State, York University, London School of Economics, University of Georgia, and more... Great work everyone!