Genea.app

Product Overview

Genea.app is a privacy-by-design and open-source tool for building and editing family trees in the GEDCOM format. This browser-based application allows users to create, edit, and manage their genealogy data without relying on any server-side components. Genea.app uses the Graphviz library compiled into WebAssembly to draw family trees, providing an intuitive way to visualize relationships between individuals.

Main Features

1. GEDCOM Format Support: Genea.app stores data in the GEDCOM format, allowing users to exchange their genealogy data with other services and applications that support this standard.
2. Browser-based Processing: All processing is done in the browser, giving users full control over where they save their data and eliminating any potential vendor lock-in.
3. Cross-Device Compatibility: Genea.app can be used on both mobile devices and desktops, with persistent storage of changes on each device. Users can also export their GEDCOM file to exchange it with other services or store it in a private or public repository using the built-in Git integration.
4. Git Integration: Genea.app allows users to store their work in any private or public repository, providing an additional layer of data security and control.
5. User-Friendly Interface: The application features a user-friendly interface for creating, editing, and managing family trees, including the ability to draw family tree diagrams using the Graphviz library.
6. Open-source and MIT Licensed: Genea.app is open-source software licensed under the MIT license, making it free for anyone to use, modify, or distribute.

Overall, Genea.app provides a unique solution for genealogists and researchers who value privacy, control, and flexibility in their family tree management needs.