How to modify Datatracker database? #10426
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Hi, I have an idea to use it instead of RFCs to store internal organizational documents, build a document archive, etc., as I really like the Datatracker interface. Is there any way to manipulate the Datatracker database (on a self-hosted server) so that I could independently add my own “RFCs” and similar documents? Are there any ready-made GUI tools that would make this easier? How does the IETF itself add RFCs to its databases? |
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To pursue using the datatracker concepts with other document types, you'd want to fork the datatracker and start with a nearly database (that part won't be trivial). You probably would also want to customize the Name structures. This will require a real understanding of the datatracker code. You won't really be able to take the existing datatracker and (I assume developer) database and just use its UI to start manipulating some other kind of document. The best way to become familiar with the datatracker internals is to explore it in development mode locally. |
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I am a developer, so I am able to modify Datatracker, but if it is possible I want to only replace database. Locally for internal purposes I don't mind seeing IETF logo and "RFC" naming. Of course, for anything public it will be changed. @rjsparks do you know how IETF database is changed? Does IETF use some kind of software? Is it Open Source? |
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@Maniues - you've opened this conversation in exactly the repo that contains the open source that maintains this database... |
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Oh, okay 😅 I thought that this is only frontend (only display data). Haha, thanks for clarifying! |
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To pursue using the datatracker concepts with other document types, you'd want to fork the datatracker and start with a nearly database (that part won't be trivial). You probably would also want to customize the Name structures. This will require a real understanding of the datatracker code.
You won't really be able to take the existing datatracker and (I assume developer) database and just use its UI to start manipulating some other kind of document.
The best way to become familiar with the datatracker internals is to explore it in development mode locally.