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What is HIVE?

HIVE is a framework and service for the integration of multiple controlled vocabularies and thesauri using Simple Knowledge Organization (SKOS) format.

HIVE features can be used in three ways:

• HIVE Web: GWT-based web application
• Core API: Java SE API for programmatic access
• REST Service: REST-based service for programmatic access

HIVE supports the following functions:

• Conversion of various vocabularies to SKOS
• Browsing and searching SKOS vocabularies (Concept Browser)
• Automatic controlled indexing using KEA++, Maui, and simple Lucene-based indexers.