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

  • 1.3 - Download: tar.gz (for all platforms), deb (for Debian Linux)
  • 1.2 - Download: tar.gz (for all platforms), deb (for Debian Linux)
  • 1.1 - Download: tar.gz (for all platforms), deb (for Debian Linux)
  • 1.0.1 - Download: tar.gz (for all platforms), deb (for Debian Linux)
  • 1.0 - Download: tar.gz (for all platforms), deb (for Debian Linux)
  • 1.0 Release Candidate 2 - Download
  • 1.0 Release Candidate 1 - Download
  • 0.8 Beta - Download
  • 0.7 Beta - Download
  • 0.6 Beta - Download
  • 0.5 Beta - Download

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 1.3 Released
January 30, 2012 - The latest version of VuFind has just been released. The new release includes several significant enhancements: A new "book bag" feature for shopping-cart-style bulk actions (save, email, export multiple records); an upgrade to Apache Solr 3.5; new optional search plug-ins (visual timelines, Google Maps integration and Europeana searches); enhanced RSS feeds that allow VuFind results to be easily shared with external services such as Elsevier's SciVerse platform; and improved Syndetics integration. The "blueprint" theme is now the default setting, encouraging users to take advantage of jQuery in VuFind. Additionally, several bug fixes and minor improvements have been incorporated. The new release can be downloaded at http://vufind.org .
VuFind 1.2 Released
August 01, 2011 - A new version of VuFind has just been released. Significant new features include support for expanded ILS integration (holds, renewals, etc. -- currently supported by Voyager and Horizon, with more drivers to come), a brand new alternate mobile theme based on jQuery Mobile (currently labeled "experimental," but worth a look), more accurate advanced search, more complete translation support than ever before, and many minor bug fixes and feature enhancements. The new release can be downloaded at http://vufind.org .
VuFind 1.1 Released
March 21, 2011 - The next major release of VuFind has just come out. 1.1 adds numerous enhancements, including expanded support for non-MARC and authority records, autosuggesters, improved keyword highlighting, better favorites management, a sitemap generator and lots more. The entire code base has also been thoroughly reviewed, documented and improved, making this the most stable and secure VuFind yet. To download a copy and learn more, visit http://vufind.org .