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A workspace for evidence-led research

See the connections.
Keep the evidence.

Bring sources, timelines and relationships into one research workspace. Follow an idea all the way back to the record.

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[ OTR ] Research workspace / Policy & context ILLUSTRATIVE VIEW
RELATIONSHIP EXPLORER

A wider view. A closer reading.

Source-linked
SOURCEOfficial record
RESEARCH QUESTIONWhat changed?
CONTEXTEconomic series
ENTITYInstitution
READINGRelated statement
Source Connection Context stays attached.
Built for researchers, analysts and curious minds. FROM RECORD → TO CONTEXT

Research is more than
finding an answer.

It is knowing where that answer came from, what supports it, and what still needs a closer look.

OTR keeps source material, extracted readings and your own interpretation distinct. Explore the bigger picture without losing the details that make it trustworthy.

Different lenses.
One connected record.

Move between subject areas and research tools while keeping your sources within reach.

Follow the record.
Understand the context.

Explore legal material alongside related sources and research. Keep the original text close as you build your understanding.

Available tools and source coverage depend on your installation and license.

A clear line from
source to understanding.

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Keep the source.

Return to the original material and inspect the evidence behind a finding.

02

Connect the context.

Explore entities, timelines and relationships across your research.

03

Own the interpretation.

Distinguish what the source says from an extracted reading and your own conclusions.

Your workspace.
In your environment.

Run OTR on a supported computer or server. Choose a container-based installation or managed background services.

Plan your installation ↗
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Docker & OrbStack

A managed container environment with a persistent archive volume.

macOS · Linux · Windows with WSL 2
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Direct services

Background services on the host, with installation and removal tools.

macOS · Linux · Windows with WSL 2

Customer setup includes identity, licensing and an agreed HTTPS address. Source-data delivery is planned separately.

Put your research
on the record.

Already working with OTR? Use the private installation link supplied for your organization. Your administrator provides your workspace address and account.

Installation portal