xcube Viewer Documentation

xcube Viewer is a single-page web application for exploring data cubes served by xcube Server. It provides map-based data browsing, time navigation, variable comparison, statistics, time-series extraction, colour mapping, and tools for working with places.

The Viewer can be used as a lightweight tool for inspecting data locally or as a deployed application for sharing data with others. Viewer instances can be adapted to your data, branding, map setup, and available features, and extended with custom user panels using chartlets.

xcube Viewer is an open source project. This documentation is organised for two main paths: using an existing Viewer deployment, or setting up and customising a local or public Viewer yourself.

Use the Viewer User Guide Learn how to navigate a Viewer deployment and use features such as comparison mode, user variables, and statistics.

Run your own Get your own Viewer Learn how to use, configure, deploy, and extend a Viewer for your own data.

References

• General concepts: Learn the key terms used throughout the documentation, including datasets, variables, places, layers, and Viewer state.
• Feature references: Look up individual Viewer controls and UI elements when you need a quick, focused explanation.
• xcube Server Web API: The Viewer visualises and analyses data provided by an xcube Server instance.