OpenEWS

What it does

API

The API follows JSON:API, uses HTTPS, and requires a bearer API token for requests.checked 11 Oct 2026

API security

API access uses bearer tokens, which the documentation says should be treated as sensitive and not exposed in client-side code.checked 11 Oct 2026

Audience

The API documentation is intended for developers, system integrators, and technical stakeholders working on early warning systems.checked 11 Oct 2026

Beneficiary management

The API supports managing beneficiary data and groups.checked 11 Oct 2026

Broadcasts

The API documents voice call, text message, and audio broadcasts, including starting and stopping broadcasts.checked 11 Oct 2026

Certification and license

OpenEWS is listed as a Digital Public Good and its profile identifies the license as MIT.checked 11 Oct 2026

Channels

The maker describes support for messages, interactive voice response, and Cell Broadcast through Somleng.checked 11 Oct 2026

Current status

The project describes OpenEWS as actively in development.checked 11 Oct 2026

Delivery integration

OpenEWS integrates with Somleng to deliver emergency warning messages.checked 11 Oct 2026

Deployment

The repository's getting-started guide runs the web app and PostgreSQL with Docker Compose, and says Terraform configuration is provided for AWS deployment.checked 11 Oct 2026

Development setup

The local development instructions require Docker and Docker Compose and start the web app with PostgreSQL.checked 11 Oct 2026

Integrations

OpenEWS says its API supports integration with external systems and follows the JSON:API standard.checked 11 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker says the platform is intended for alerting authorities to warn beneficiaries during natural disasters or other public emergencies.checked 11 Oct 2026

Localization

The project says OpenEWS supports localization, including right-to-left and non-Latin scripts such as Khmer and Lao.checked 11 Oct 2026

Open source

The project describes OpenEWS as free and open source under the MIT License.checked 11 Oct 2026

Privacy and security

The Digital Public Goods profile reports that personal data is collected and stored but not distributed, and describes encryption in transit and role-based access controls as security measures.checked 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

OpenEWS is designed for alerting authorities to send warnings during natural disasters or public health emergencies.checked 11 Oct 2026

Support

The repository directs users with issues to open a GitHub issue or discussion.checked 11 Oct 2026

Webhook security

The API documentation says webhook deliveries include a signed JWT using HS256 and recommends verifying the signature before processing events.checked 11 Oct 2026