Apache Jackrabbit

Apache Jackrabbit is an open-source content repository for Java that fully implements the Content Repository for Java Technology API (JCR), as specified in JSR 170 and JSR 283. It provides a hierarchical content store with support for structured and unstructured data, making it ideal for content-centric applications such as web content management systems, digital asset management, and document storage platforms.

Features

• Full compliance with JCR standards (JSR 170 and JSR 283)
• Hierarchical content storage model
• Support for structured and unstructured content
• Full-text search capabilities
• Versioning and transaction support
• Observation and event listeners
• Node type definitions and content modeling
• Pluggable persistence managers and query engines

Capabilities

• Embeddable repository for integration into Java applications
• Shared repository deployment for enterprise environments
• RESTful access and WebDAV support
• Scalable architecture with Jackrabbit Oak for high-performance use cases
• Flexible configuration and deployment models
• Integration with servlet containers and J2EE platforms
• Support for clustering and distributed setups

Benefits

• Enables standardized content management using JCR
• Facilitates rapid development of content-driven applications
• Enhances scalability and performance with Jackrabbit Oak
• Reduces complexity with modular and extensible architecture
• Promotes interoperability and reuse through open standards
• Backed by a mature open-source community and Apache governance