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Rerum Server

Overview​

Rerum Server is the RERUM API v1 — a JSON-LD annotation and digital object storage system that stores Web Annotations, SharedCanvas/IIIF objects, FOAF Agents, and any valid JSON objects. It provides full versioning, immutable release management, and Auth0-based authorization. The server is deployed at store.rerum.io and serves as the backend for the RERUM ecosystem of digital humanities tools.

Information​

  • Source Code: https://github.com/oss-slu/rerum_server_nodejs git
  • Client: Walter J. Ong Center for Digital Humanities
  • Track: Client-driven Product
  • Current Tech Lead: Reshma Dudekula github
  • Developers:
    • Joel Aikkarakudiyil Joby (capstone) github
    • Mehul Antony (capstone) github
  • Start Date: Jan, 2026
  • Technologies Used:
    • Node.js 22+, Express (API framework)
    • MongoDB (document store)
    • Auth0 / OAuth2 JWT (authentication)
    • JSON-LD, IIIF (linked data standards)
    • Jest, Supertest (testing)
    • GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
  • Type: API Server
  • License: MIT

Technical Information​

Development Priorities​

  • Expand test coverage across route handlers and controllers
  • Fix HTTP/HTTPS URL matching inconsistencies in Gallery of Glosses endpoints
  • Add pagination support for large query result sets
  • Implement database connection health checks
  • Improve bulk operation slug assignment

Get Involved​

If you would like to contribute to this project, please visit our GitHub page to create your own issues or pull requests.