HuMo-gen – web-based genealogy software

HuMo-gen, also known as HuMo-genealogy, is a web-based genealogy application for publishing and managing family history information. It allows genealogical records to be presented as a searchable website containing individuals, family relationships, historical events and supporting material.

The application uses PHP and a MySQL-compatible database. Family history information can be maintained through its online editing facilities or imported from GEDCOM files created by other genealogy programs. This makes HuMo-gen suitable for publishing an existing family tree as well as building a genealogy website from scratch.

Reporting is one of HuMo-gen’s strengths. Users can explore ancestors, descendants and family relationships through various diagrams, charts and written reports. The application also provides tools for examining relationships between individuals and exploring geographical information.

HuMo-gen offers administrative controls for managing genealogical content, appearance and database maintenance. Its browser-based interface allows family history information to be shared without requiring visitors to use a dedicated desktop genealogy program.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Create and edit family trees through a browser-based interface.
• Import GEDCOM files from other genealogy applications.
• Export genealogical information using the GEDCOM format.
• Supports family views showing individuals, partners, parents and children.
• Generate ancestor, descendant, outline, hourglass and fan charts.
• Provides ancestor sheets and horizontal or vertical descendant charts.
• Includes a relationship calculator for identifying connections between individuals.
• Supports Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA relationship charts.
• Generate timeline reports and birthday calendars.
• Export genealogical reports in PDF and RTF formats.
• Offers advanced searching, including alternative names and family relationships.
• Manage photographs, galleries, audio recordings and video attachments.
• Record source citations, professions, aliases, notes and geographical locations.
• Provides geographical mapping of ancestors and descendants.
• Supports statistical reports and bookmarked individuals.
• Includes database backup and restoration facilities.
• Allows genealogical records and family relationships to be edited online.
• Provides tools for comparing and merging duplicate individuals.
• Supports multiple themes and a responsive interface for smaller screens.
• Includes a content management system for publishing additional historical and research information.
• Supports multilingual user and administration interfaces.

Website: humogen.com
Support:
Developer: Huub Mons, Yossi Beck and others
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

HuMo-gen is written in PHP and JavaScript. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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