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A curated collection of resources to help developers build ArcGIS mapping and spatial analysis applications.

A curated list of resources to help you with ArcGIS development, APIs, SDKs, tools, and location services

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Awesome ArcGIS Developers / APIs and SDKs
ArcGIS API for Python Guides, sample notebooks and API reference to do mapping, spatial analysis, data science, geospatial AI and automation using Python
ArcGIS CityEngine SDKs (C++) 208 27 days ago C++ APIs, documentation and examples for the Procedural Runtime (PRT)
ArcGIS CityEngine SDKs (Python) 64 8 days ago Python bindings for the "Procedural Runtime" (PRT) of CityEngine
ArcGIS Earth Automation API Guide, API reference and samples to communicate with ArcGIS Earth
ArcGIS Enterprise SDK Guides, API reference and sample code to extent ArcGIS Enterprise
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET Guides, sample codes and API reference to build desktop and mobile apps using .Net
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java Guides, sample codes and API reference to build desktop apps
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Guides, sample code, API references and showcase to build 2D and 3D interactive web apps unlocking geospatial data
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Kotlin Guides, sample codes and API reference to build mobile apps using Kotlin
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt Guides, sample codes and API reference to build mobile and desktop apps
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Swift Guides, sample codes and API reference to build mobile apps using Swift
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity Guides, API reference and sample code to use ArcGIS data and services to develop for Unity
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine Guides, API reference and sample code to use ArcGIS data and services to develop for Unreal Engine
ArcGIS Pro SDK for Microsoft .NET Documentation, tutorials, API reference, FAQ, etc. to extend ArcGIS Pro Desktop
ArcGIS REST APIs General documentation about ArcGIS REST APIs: location services, content management, portal administration, and more
ArcGIS REST APIs collections 73 almost 3 years ago Postman collections to work with some of the REST APIs: location services, hosted feature layers, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Hub, etc
ArcGIS REST JS Key concepts, tutorials and API reference of a collection of JavaScript modules for accessing location services, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise REST APIs
ArcGIS Urban API Public GraphQL web service that can be used to interact with ArcGIS Urban data directly
ArcObjects SDK for .Net Documentation about the .Net SDK for the library of Component Object Model (COM) components that make up the foundation of ArcGIS
ArcObjects SDK for Java Documentation about the Java SDK for the library of Component Object Model (COM) components that make up the foundation of ArcGIS
ArcPy Documentation about the python package to perform geographic data analysis, data conversion, data management, and map automation in ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Enterprise environments
Esri Leaflet Key concepts, tutorials, API reference, plugins, sample code to help you build web apps using Leaflet with ArcGIS Location services
MapLibre GL JS Guide and tutorials to help you start building web apps with MapLibre and ArcGIS location services
OpenLayers Guide and tutorials to help you start building web apps with OpenLayers and ArcGIS location services

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / ArcGIS location services
ArcGIS location services Postman Workspace Postman collections to facilitate work with many of the location services
Basemap styles service (v1) Access streets, satellite, and other basemap styles for maps and scenes
Basemap styles service (v2) Access multiples map styles, add places of interest, set labels languages, word views and more
Places service Search for businesses and geographic locations around the world with detailed information about each place
Elevation and hydrology services Generate elevation profiles and viewsheds, but also can trace water flow and generate watersheds
Geocoding service Search for addresses, businesses, and places around the world
GeoEnrichment service Find facts and demographic information about a location or area
Routing service Get turn-by-turn directions and solve advanced routing problems
Printing tools service Generate static maps (png, jpg, pdf, etc.) from advance web maps
Spatial analysis service Process spatial datasets to discover relationships and patterns
Offline packaging service Create and manage preplanned map areas for generating offline maps

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Code samples and snippets
application-base-js 20 over 2 years ago Core class for creating a configurable application using JavaScript/TypeScript
ArcGIS API for JavaScript Sample Code Esri's official JavaScript API product team samples
ArcGIS API for Python Sample Notebooks Esri's official Python API product team samples
ArcGIS Arcade Expression Templates 286 12 days ago Collection of reusable Arcade expressions across all supported profiles
ArcGIS Code Sharing Search, browse, and use code, scripts, models, add-ins, widgets, and more
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity product team samples
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine product team samples
ArcGIS REST JS demos 354 2 months ago Demo apps built by Esri's REST JS maintainers
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java product team samples. (deprecated)
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET MAUI samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK MAUI product team samples
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET UWP samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET product team samples
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET WinUI samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK WinUI product team samples
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET WPF samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET product team samples
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Android Java samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for Android product team samples for Java
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Android Kotlin samples Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for Android product team samples for Kotlin
ArcGIS Maps SDK for iOS sample code Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for iOS product team samples
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt C++ sample code Esri's official ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt product team samples for C++
arcgis-js-api-starter-apps 8 almost 2 years ago Collection of boilerplates to get started with the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.x
Esri/arcgis-js-vscode-snippets 27 22 days ago Collection of Visual Studio Code snippets for common code patterns for the ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Esri/developer-support 268 4 days ago Community samples to help be successful with all ArcGIS developer products (Python, NET, JavaScript, Android…)
Esri/jsapi-resources 714 22 days ago A collection of resources for developers using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Esri/pyprt-examples 31 14 days ago Example for PyPRT (Python Bindings for the CityEngine SDK)
esri-loader Examples 458 9 months ago Examples of how to use the ArcGIS API for JavaScript via esri-loader in applications built with React, Angular, Vue, and other frameworks
EsriDevEvents Supplemental source code, example projects, and resources supporting Esri Developer Summits, Developer Day at Esri UC, FedGIS, #GeoDev webinars, meetups, etc
esrinederland/CoolMaps 18 about 2 months ago Shows cool example maps you can use
esrinederland/CoolScripts 22 about 1 year ago Esri Netherlands scripts and snippets for reuse
RalucaNicola/code-snippets-arcgis-api-js 17 over 4 years ago A collection of code snippets for ArcGIS API for JavaScript

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Data conversion tools
arcgis-json-to-geojson 38 5 months ago Convert layer in ArcGIS JSON spec to GeoJSON spec
csv2geojson Convert points from CSV format to GeoJSON
Distillery Web application to simplify and project TopoJSON
Feature Service Layer Use the parameter to return generalized geometries with the operation
Generalize method GeometryEngine can produce a geometry with fewer vertices programatically. Several APIs supports it: JavaScript, iOS, Android, .NET, Qt and Java
gdal 4,972 4 days ago Translator library for raster and vector geospatial data formats
geojson2svg 66 almost 2 years ago Render GeoJSON into SVG using inline or external stylesheet
geojsonio 150 about 1 year ago Convert many data formats to and from GeoJSON and TopoJSON
gpxstudio 615 4 months ago Online and open source GPX file editor
gtfs2geojson 25 about 1 year ago Convert GTFS data into GeoJSON
img2geojson 18 over 2 years ago Drag an image onto a map, trace the paths you need, and export as GeoJSON
Koop JavaScript toolkit for connecting spatial APIs. Transform geospatial data on the fly and serve as GeoJSON, vector tiles, feature services and more
loam 219 about 1 year ago JavaScript wrapper for GDAL in the browser
PostGIS ST_Simplify This operation returns a "simplified" version of the given geometry using the Douglas-Peucker algorithm
terraformer 191 28 days ago Convert ArcGIS JSON to and from GeoJSON, convert WKT geometries to and from GeoJSON geometries, and other formats
togeojson Convert KML and GPX to GeoJSON, without the fuss
tokml 190 over 6 years ago Convert GeoJSON to KML

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Data integration tools
ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension Desktop tool to transform +400 data formats
FME Server ETL allowing to easily transform almost any dataset into an ArcGIS compatible format and vice-versa. Support for 500+ formats and technologies
Make.com iPaaS to automate repetitive tasks involved in using Survey123 and make your work easier
node-red-contrib-arcgis-rest Query, delete, update or insert data with low-code programming for event-driven applications of the JS Foundation
Zapier for ArcGIS iPaaS to automate integrations without writing any code
Tray.io Manual, scheduled and webhook triggers to apply edits, get features, layers, etc. using Tray Platform's ArcGIS connector

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Debugging tools
cors-test.codehappy.dev App to test CORS requests
Fiddler Classic Windows tool that logs HTTP(s) network traffic
GeoJSONLint Validate and view your GeoJSON
json-schema.org Vocabulary that allows you to annotate and validate JSON documents (include multiple validators)
mapbox/geojson-vt/debug Validate GeoJSON or TopoJSON
Postman interceptor Interceptor enables you to sync cookies from your browser and capture network requests directly from Chrome
netbalancer.com Windows application for local network traffic control and monitoring

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Design and styling / Best practices, books, videos and training:
Cartography and Making Stunning Maps Short video showing some examples on what can be achieved using different blend modes effects
How to style using ArcGIS Online Playlist with a collection of short videos showcasing some ArcGIS styling capabilities
Photoshop-style Graphics Effects for Your Layers and Data Video explaining how to use blend modes as well as layer and feature effects to create unique and stunning web maps using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.x
MapUIPatterns Best practices & design principles. UI Patterns describe solutions to observed and recurring design problems

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Design and styling / Developer tools:
Calcite Design System Collection of mapping icons, web components, and good practices

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Design and styling / GUIs:
ArcGIS Vector Tile Style Editor Style vector tile basemap layers for applications
arcgis-vectortile-style-editor 90 over 6 years ago Minimalistic tool to update the styles of Esri Vector Basemaps through JSON
EsriUK mapstyler 22 almost 6 years ago Quickly style an Esri vector tile layer using an image

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Developer guides
Content management Store, manage, and access private and public content
Data hosting Store, manage, and access your data as data services
Demographics Discover local facts and demographic information with the GeoEnrichment service
Maps Display 2D maps and 3D scenes using the basemap layer service and data services
Offline Display, analyze, and edit data while disconnected
Routing Find routes and directions with the routing service
Search Search for addresses, businesses, and places of interest (POIs) with the geocoding service
Security and authentication Access services and content using API keys and OAuth 2.0
Visualization Style layers to visualize data in 2D and 3D

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Helpers
arcgis-geometry-calculations 1 almost 2 years ago Web application to create and grab ArcGIS geometry calculations
arcgis-js-api-camera-helper 0 about 4 years ago Web application to get the camera position JSON object for 3D web apps in the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.x
arcgis-js-api-extent-helper Web application to get the map extent JSON object for web apps in the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.x
ArcGIS JS API Module Butler VSCode extension for quickly adding ES import statements for the @arcgis/core package without leaving your current code context
epsg.io Website to discover and transform coordinate systems from all over the world
esri-loader 458 9 months ago A tiny library to help you lazy-load the ArcGIS API for JavaScript (i.e. from the CDN) in applications built with popular JavaScript frameworks and bundlers
esri-loader-hooks 28 over 3 years ago Custom React hooks for using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript with esri-loader
geojson-random-generator 5 about 2 years ago Generate and download random GeoJSON quickly for testing
reducegeojson 1 about 1 year ago A tool to reduce the file size of GeoJSON files for web optimisation
histogrand 1 almost 2 years ago Random value generator according to customized histograms
mercator-geographic-converter 3 over 3 years ago Simple coordinate converter between Geographic units (latitude, longitude) and Mercator units (x, y)
react-sceneview 11 about 3 years ago A simple Esri SceneView react component that builds on the ArcGIS API for JavaScript
bboxfinder Simple web application to get the coordinates of a bounding box drawn on the map
snippets client side raster functions The client-side raster functions are operations that apply processing directly to the source image pixels

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Map and data exploration
ArcGIS Map Viewer Web application to create, explore, and share web maps for 2D applications
ArcGIS Map Viewer (classic version) Web application to create, explore, and share web maps for 2D applications
ArcGIS Scene Viewer Web application to create, explore, and share web maps for 3D applications
Geo Data Viewer VSCode extension for Geo Data Analytics. Support to generate and view maps
geojson.io 1,939 7 days ago Web application to visualize, generate and edit geospatial vector data. Supports GeoJSON, TopoJSON, CSV, KML, WKT, and shapefile
Mapshaper 3,806 28 days ago Web application to simplify shapes, edit attribute data, clipp, erase, dissolve, filter, etc. Supported file formats: Shapefile, GeoJSON, TopoJSON and CSV files
Smart Mapping It is built-in in the Map and Scene viewer, but some APIs like JavaScript and Python also provide utilities to help building data explorations tools
VSCode Map Preview Extension for visually previewing geospatial file content (GeoJSON, KML, etc) on a map

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Playgrounds
arcgis-arcade-playground Try the portable scripting language for creating ArcGIS custom visualizations and labeling expressions
cim-symbol-builder 11 about 1 month ago Generate CIM symbols to work with ArcGIS client APIs and feature services
geometry-inspector Quickly show EsriJSON, GeoJSON, or WKT on a map, or draw on a map to get EsriJSON, GeoJSON, or WKT
js-symbol-playground 3.x Generate symbols to work with the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 3.x
js-symbol-playground 4.x Generate symbols to work with the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.x
Postman workspaces Postman collections to experiment with location services and authentication

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Spatial Analysis
Esri/gis-tools-for-hadoop 521 over 2 years ago Collection of GIS tools for spatial analysis of big data
Esri/spatial-framework-for-hadoop 369 10 months ago Allows developers and data scientists to use the Hadoop data processing system for spatial data analysis
Client-side Geometry Engine Allows you to test spatial relationships, calculate new geometries, and measure lengths, areas, distances, etc

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Spatial Analysis / Client-side Geometry Engine
ArcGIS API for JavaScript geometryEngine Works for browsers and Node.js
ArcGIS API for Python arcgis.geometry
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET GeometryEngine
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Android GeometryEngine
ArcGIS Maps SDK for iOS AGSGeometryEngine
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt GeometryEngine

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Spatial Analysis
Spatial analysis service Process spatial datasets to discover relationships and patterns
Turf.js Geospatial analysis for browsers and Node.js

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Specifications
Cartographic Information Model spec 84 about 1 month ago Map content specification used to persist and transfer cartographic descriptions of GIS datasets represented in JSON
Common data types JSON formats of the geometry and spatial reference objects as returned by ArcGIS REST API: Point, Multipoint, Polyline, Polygon and Envelope
GeoServices spec 106 over 1 year ago Open Web Foundation REST-based API that provides a complete access to structured geospatial data used by Esri
Indexed 3D Scene Layers 321 5 months ago Service and package standard of containers for arbitrarily large amounts of geographic data
Shapefile Format Spec for the geospatial vector data format for GIS software
Spatial reference specifications List of Well-Known ID (WKID) integer value or a text string definition referred to as Well-Known Text (WKT) to define a spatial reference
Tile Package Specification 20 over 5 years ago Compressed file containing a set of tiles and a tiling scheme, which can be used as a basemap in ArcGIS applications
Web Map spec Sharable 2D maps. It describes the JSON object which defines a web map
Web Scene spec A JSON structure that defines the contents (viewpoint, camera, basemap layer, layers, styles, etc.) for a shareable 3D scene

Awesome ArcGIS Developers / Starter apps and CLIs
@arcgis/cli 140 11 months ago Quickly scaffold various applications for the ArcGIS API for JavaScript
generator-esri-appbuilder-js 182 over 2 years ago Yeoman generator to help customize Esri's Web AppBuilder
koop-cli 11 about 1 year ago Tool to scaffold Koop applications and plugins
awesome-arcgis 25 almost 4 years ago Awesome list with a wiki flavor with resources about Esri and ArcGIS organized by: products, industries, file formats, content providers, etc
awesome-earthobservation-code 1,230 3 months ago Tools, tutorials, code, helpful projects and links about Earth Observation and Geospatial stuff
awesome-geojson 2,274 5 months ago GeoJSON utilities: operations,editors & viewers, validation, services, conversion, etc
awesome-geospatial 4,224 15 days ago Databases, radar, lidar, web map development, etc
awesome-gis 4,576 2 months ago GIS, remote sensing, 3D apps, Web Map Servers, Geospatial libraries, Open Standards, data, etc
awesome-json-datasets 3,337 4 days ago JSON datasets that don't require authentication about: climate, crime, goverment, NASA, travel, etc
awesome-open-geoscience 1,492 22 days ago Curated from repositories that make our lives as geoscientists, hackers, and data wranglers easier or just more awesome
awesome-public-datasets 61,377 about 1 month ago A topic-centric list of high-quality open datasets
awesome-remote-sensing-change-detection 1,707 about 1 month ago List of datasets, codes, and contests related to remote sensing change detection
awesome-satellite-imagery-datasets 3,676 over 2 years ago List of satellite image training datasets with annotations for computer vision and deep learning
awesome-semantic-segmentation 10,558 over 3 years ago Networks by architecture (semantic segmentation, instance aware segmentation, etc.), RNN, GANS, datasets, and more
awesome-vector-tiles 2,384 6 months ago Implementations of the Mapbox Vector Tile specification: parsers & generators, clients, apps and command line tools, CLI utilities, servers, etc
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