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.

I recently had to find a bug in a Hyrax application, and I thought it might be helpful if I documented the process. 1. Define the problem...