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Software Documentation Service (SDS)

Software Documentation Service (SDS)

The Software Documentation Service (SDS) provides a centralized, searchable catalog of all software available across the University of Kentucky’s HPC systems. It allows researchers to determine quickly:

  • What software is available on each cluster

  • Whether containerized versions exist

  • Relevant scientific domains and use-cases

  • Available documentation, examples, and software tags

  • Version availability across clusters

SDS is the authoritative source for software discovery across LCC, MCC, and ECC.

Key Features

- Search and Filter Across All Clusters

The SDS interface includes a powerful multi-column filter system enabling users to refine results based on:

  • Cluster / Resource (e.g., LCC, MCC, ECC)

  • Software Type

  • Research Discipline

  • Tags (methodologies, tools, workflows)

  • Container Availability

  • Name or keyword search

Users can combine multiple filters to identify software that fits their workflow quickly.

- Container Availability

For many applications, SDS displays:

  • Whether a Singularity container is available

  • A link to container details (when provided)

This helps users determine whether a pre-built environment exists, simplifying deployment.

- Documentation & Usage Examples

Each software entry includes a Details panel providing:

  • Description

  • Intended scientific domains

  • Documentation links provided by developers or UKY HPC staff

  • Example usage (when available)

  • Version-specific notes

- Understanding the SDS Interface

Filters Panel

The top portion of the page includes collapsible filters categorized as:

  • Resource

  • Tags

  • Research Discipline

  • Software Type

Each filter category displays the number of software entries that match each option. Filtering dynamically updates the table.

Software Table

Below the filters is the list of interactive software. Columns include:

  • Software name

  • Cluster availability

  • Container availability

  • Description

  • Tags

  • Documentation / Details button

Clicking Details opens an expanded view with additional information.

- Feedback

If you encounter missing or incorrect software information, please open a ticket with CCS: https://ukyrcd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4

- Accessing SDS

The SDS interface is available at:
https://sds.ccs.uky.edu

Center for Computational Sciences