Welcome to OpenMRS Documentation!
Documentation Profiles
We've organized documentation around the different types of people that visit our community. Please find the profile below that most accurately describes your role and you will find the relevant documentation to get started.
- Newcomers: interested in learning about and supporting OpenMRS.
- Users: healthcare professionals (clinicians, researchers, administrators, etc.) currently or interested in using OpenMRS.
- Implementers: supporting the installation, customization, and maintenance of OpenMRS Reference Application within a healthcare setting.
- Developer: interested in building on top of the OpenMRS platform, via writing source code or modules, or want to integrate with OpenMRS?
- Testers: people interested in testing OpenMRS.
- Subject Matter Experts: people who are interested in helping with documentation or new translations should start here.
Quick Links
- OpenMRS FAQ
- Tips and Tricks
- OpenMRS Glossary
- Documentation License
Getting Started
Like most technologies, OpenMRS contains new terms and ways of doing things. Our Volunteer Guide can serve as a good starting point for you!
The most recent Getting Started as a Developer with OpenMRS can always be found on our Wiki .