Manage Every Layer with Precision

Import, style, filter, and publish geospatial layers at scale. From raw vector data to optimized tile sets, GeoServer gives you complete control over your spatial content.

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Supported Formats

Universal Data Ingestion

Connect directly to your existing data pipelines. We support every major geospatial standard out of the box.

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Shapefile / GeoPackage

Native support for ESRI formats with automatic projection handling.

Native

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GeoJSON / TopoJSON

Lightweight web-friendly vector formats with live schema validation.

Optimized

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GeoTIFF / COG

Raster imagery with cloud-optimized tiling and on-the-fly reprojection.

Streaming

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PostGIS / PostgreSQL

Direct database connections with spatial indexing and query optimization.

Real-time

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Vector Tiles (MVT)

Pre-rendered tilesets for blazing-fast client-side visualization.

High-Perf

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WMS / WFS / WCS

Proxy external OGC services and blend them with local datasets.

OGC Std

Layer Management

Control Every Pixel & Feature

A comprehensive suite of tools designed for geospatial engineers, analysts, and developers.

Dynamic SLD Styling

Apply Symbolizer rules, gradient ramps, and conditional formatting without touching code.

Attribute Filtering

Query layers using OGC CQL, SQL-like syntax, or UI-driven filters for precise data slicing.

Role-Based Access

Restrict layer visibility per user group, IP range, or OAuth2 scope with granular control.

Versioning & History

Track every style change, data update, and config tweak. Roll back instantly if needed.

Caching & Tile Pre-generation

Automatically generate MBTiles/Zoomify caches for heavy datasets and reduce server load.

Projection & Reprojection

On-the-fly coordinate transformation across 2000+ CRS definitions with zero data duplication.

Interface Preview

Intuitive Layer Console

Manage visibility, ordering, and properties from a single unified panel.

📂 Active Layers

us_road_network_v2

GeoJSON • 4.2MB • EPSG:4326

satellite_raster_2024

COG • 180MB • EPSG:3857

flood_zones_2023

Shapefile • 8.7MB • EPSG:26918

realtime_traffic

WFS Stream • Live • EPSG:4326

QUICK FILTER

Vector Raster Live

Preview Canvas

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Interactive Layer Composite
Toggle layers to see real-time rendering

Developer API

Programmatic Layer Control

Automate provisioning, styling, and publishing with our RESTful geospatial API.

Full CRUD & Lifecycle Management

Spin up layers, attach styles, set permissions, and publish to endpoints in seconds. Perfect for CI/CD pipelines and dynamic map generation.

GET /api/v2/workspaces/:ws/layers

POST /api/v2/workspaces/:ws/layers

PUT /api/v2/layers/:id/style

DEL /api/v2/layers/:id

Full OpenAPI 3.0 spec available in the developer portal. SDKs for Python, Node, and Go included.

                        # Create a new vector layer via API

                        curl -X POST https://api.geoserver.io/v2/workspaces/myproj/layers \
                          -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
                          -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
                          -d '{

                            "name": "urban_zones_v3",

                            "type": "vector",

                            "source": "s3://data-geo/zones.geojson",

                            "style": "default_fill",

                            "publish": true

                        }'

                        # Response: 201 Created

                        { "id": "lyr_9x82k", "status": "active", "wms_url": "https://..." }

FAQ

Common Layer Questions

There's no hard limit. Enterprise plans scale automatically to handle 10,000+ concurrent layers with tile caching and distributed rendering.

Yes. Direct database connections (PostGIS, BigQuery, etc.) and cloud storage sources support live sync. Changes reflect in under 2 seconds.

Absolutely. Upload .sld or .se files directly, or use our visual rule builder. We validate syntax and preview changes instantly.

All endpoints are pre-configured for secure CORS. You can whitelist domains, restrict methods, and enforce CORS policies per workspace.

Ready to Orchestrate Your Layers?

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