Many RFP templates weren't designed for the complexity of academic digital infrastructure. They assume you're buying a commodity—something with fixed features and predictable costs. But digital repositories aren't commodities. They're strategic platforms that must evolve with your institution's research output, adapt to changing preservation standards, and integrate with an ecosystem of academic technologies.

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Join Team Violet's weekly Hyku Office Hours—where developers, repository managers, and curious minds gather to troubleshoot, learn, and shape Hyku's future. Topics range from Bulkrax imports to the exciting 6.2 release with flexible metadata. These community sessions drive real product improvements. Coming soon: in-person office hours at Samvera Connect Mexico City. Drop by Wednesdays via Samvera Slack.

Choosing between Hyku and Hyrax? This quick Q&A answers the most common questions from librarians and digital repository teams. Learn the key differences in customization, metadata, hosting, and scalability, plus how HykuUP, Notch8’s managed service, simplifies adoption. Perfect for institutions evaluating open-source repository options in a straightforward, no-fluff format.

Trying to choose between Hyku and Hyrax for your institutional repository? This guide breaks down key differences, including customization, multi-tenancy, metadata flexibility, and hosting options. Learn when to choose Hyrax’s deep flexibility or Hyku’s turnkey power, and how managed services like Notch8’s HykuUP can simplify your path forward. Perfect for libraries and digital scholarship teams exploring open-source repository solutions.

This post compares Samvera Hyrax and Hyku, explores the trade-offs of hosting models, and highlights how Notch8’s hykuUP offers a fully managed Hyku solution ideal for institutions without in-house tech teams. Learn how to align your digital repository strategy with your team’s capacity and goals.

Our team attended Open Repository 2025 at University of Chicago and gained crucial insights: the code we write democratizes knowledge as a human right, AI is revolutionizing discovery interfaces while creating new challenges like bot traffic surging to 80% of web activity, and we must balance customization with long-term sustainability. These insights remind us we're building infrastructure that serves researchers and preserves knowledge for future generations.

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