Extension Reminder - Dataset Expiry Notifications


Extension Basics

Title
Reminder - Dataset Expiry Notifications
Name
ckanext-reminder
Type
Public extension
Description
Provides email notifications for datasets with expiry dates and a subscription form for users to receive update notifications for specific datasets.
CKAN versions
Download-Url (zip)
Last commit
6 days ago (2026-03-03 11:27:24) 
Url to repo
Category
Data Management & Quality


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Description (long)
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This extension has two main functions. 1. It provides simple email notifications for datasets which have a set data-expiry date. The extension relies on a daily cronjob during which datasets are checked if the reminder date is set to the current date. 2. It provides a subscription form snippet which can be added to dataset templates. Users can submit their email address and receive notifications of specific datasets when they are updated. The user can unsubscribe from any datasets by clicking the link at the bottom of the email. Developed and tested with CKAN version 2.5.2 but versions starting from 2.2 should work. Requires Bootstrap 3+ for proper styling.

Version
0.0.1
Version release date
2025-04-30
Contact name
Mikko Nieminen
Contakt email
Contact Url
(not set)


Installation Guide

Configuration hints

ckanext.reminder.site_url = https:// ckanext.reminder.email = ckanext.reminder.date_field = ckanext.reminder.email_field = ckanext.reminder.recipient_name_field =

Plugins to configure (ckan.ini)
reminder
CKAN Settings (ckan.ini)
DB migration to be executed
paster --plugin=ckanext-reminder reminder init --config=YOUR_CONFIGURATION.ini
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