Creating Manifests

This page contains information on creating Manifest Documents, including a basic editor and a note on supported file formats. The best way to create Manifest Documents is to use the Google Sheets template we provide.

For more information on how to create Manifest Documents, please follow this guide.

Manifest File Format

Manifest documents are JSON files that correspond to the Manifest Schema. This schema proposes a standard file format for the critical study of supply chains and other logistical networks. While this is the preferred mechanism for modeling supply chains within Manifest, the format is still in active development and we don't recommend using it directly.

If you are looking to create your own Manifest document, we suggest following the guide for Creating Manifests and working with our Google Sheet Template.

Other formats

Manifest also supports the SMAP geojson files that were originally created for the Sourcemap project.

Except where noted, Manifest materials are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The Manifest database is made available under the Open Database License, with any rights in the individual contents of the database licensed under the Database Contents License. Manifest uses underlying map imagery © MapTiler / © OpenStreetMap contributors.