Ördin

Next-Gen Open-Source Community Ecology Analysis Platform

Combine R's statistical power with modern UX design. Real-time plot customization with flexible export (PNG/PDF/SVG/TIFF), 9 ordination methods, comprehensive diversity analysis—all in an enterprise-grade desktop application.

Windows macOS Linux
Ördin Main Interface

Why Choose Ördin?

Enterprise-grade analysis with user-friendly design

9 Ordination Methods

NMDS, PCA, CA, DCA, PCoA, CCA, RDA, db-RDA, CAP with real-time customization

Diversity Analysis

iNEXT rarefaction/extrapolation, Shannon, Simpson, and Hill numbers

Real-Time Customization

20+ plot controls in right sidebar: themes, fonts, colors, export settings—instant updates without re-running

Flexible Export Options

Choose format (PNG/PDF/SVG/TIFF), DPI (72-600), width, and height directly from the right sidebar for every plot

Statistical Tests

PERMANOVA, ANOSIM, Mantel, envfit for robust analysis

Comprehensive Settings

6 settings sections with persistent browser storage

See Ördin in Action

Main Dashboard

Modern Dashboard Interface

Data Preview

Data Upload & Preview

Ordination Analysis

Ordination with Real-Time Customization

Diversity Estimation

iNEXT Rarefaction Curves

Statistical Tests

Mantel Test & Statistical Analysis

Help System

Interactive Help System

Beta Diversity

Beta Diversity Partitioning

Download Ördin v3.0

Choose your platform and start analyzing

Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

333 MB (with R 4.5.1)

Download Portable ZIP (333 MB) Installer Coming Soon

✨ Portable Version (Recommended): Extract and run instantly - no installation needed!

Features:

  • No admin rights required
  • Works immediately after extraction
  • Perfect for USB drives
  • Fully self-contained with R 4.5.1
  • Multiple versions can run side-by-side

Requirements: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

TESTED & WORKING

Note: Traditional installer (.exe) coming in a future update - portable version works perfectly!

macOS

macOS 10.15+ (Intel & Apple Silicon)

~450 MB

Coming Soon

Status: macOS build requires macOS system

Note: Check releases page for updates

Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+

272 MB

Download .deb

Package: Debian package with Electron + Shiny

Requires: R 4.0+ installed on system

Install: sudo dpkg -i ordin_3.0.0_amd64.deb

AVAILABLE NOW

Linux (Fedora/RHEL)

Fedora 36+, RHEL 9+

279 MB

Download .rpm

Package: RPM package with Electron + Shiny

Requires: R 4.0+ installed on system

Install: sudo dnf install ordin-3.0.0-1.x86_64.rpm

AVAILABLE NOW

Windows Users: Download the Portable ZIP - fully self-contained with R 4.5.1, no installation required!

Linux Packages: DEB and RPM packages now available! Requires R 4.0+ on your system.

Windows Installer: Traditional .exe installer coming soon - portable version works perfectly in the meantime!

Need older versions? View all releases

Installation Guide

✨ Windows - Two Installation Options

⚡ PORTABLE VERSION (Recommended): No installation required!

Or use the traditional installer for system-wide installation

Option 1: Portable Version (Recommended)

1

Download the Portable ZIP

Download Ordin-win32-x64-3.0.0.zip (770 MB) from the download button above

2

Extract the ZIP file

Right-click the ZIP file → Select "Extract All..." → Choose any location (Desktop, Documents, or USB drive)

3

Launch Ördin

Open the extracted folder → Double-click ordin.exe → Application starts immediately!

4

Start Analyzing

Splash screen appears briefly, then the main window opens. You're ready to analyze your ecological data!

✅ Why Portable?

  • No admin rights needed
  • No installation wizard
  • Works immediately after extraction
  • Fully self-contained with R 4.5.1
  • Perfect for USB drives
  • Run multiple versions side-by-side

Option 2: Traditional Installer

⚠️ Status: Traditional Windows installer coming in a future update.

Note: The portable ZIP version works perfectly and includes all the same features. It's actually recommended for most users as it requires no installation and can run from anywhere!

1

Download the Installer

Download Ordin-3.0.0-Setup.exe (770 MB) from the download button above

2

Run the Installer

Double-click the installer → Follow the installation wizard → Choose installation location

3

Launch from Start Menu

After installation, find Ördin in your Start Menu or Desktop shortcut

Installer Benefits (Coming Soon):

  • System-wide installation
  • Start Menu integration
  • Desktop shortcut
  • Automatic file associations
  • Easy uninstall via Control Panel

macOS Installation

Status: macOS build not yet available. Building macOS packages requires a macOS system.

Check the releases page for future macOS builds.

Alternatively, you can run Ördin on macOS by installing R and running the Shiny app locally.

Linux Installation

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb)

# Download the package
wget https://github.com/jm0535/0rdin/releases/latest/download/ordin_3.0.0_amd64.deb

# Install with dpkg
sudo dpkg -i ordin_3.0.0_amd64.deb

# Fix missing dependencies (if any)
sudo apt-get install -f

# Launch Ördin
ordin

Fedora/RHEL (.rpm)

# Download the package
wget https://github.com/jm0535/0rdin/releases/latest/download/ordin-3.0.0-1.x86_64.rpm

# Install with dnf
sudo dnf install ordin-3.0.0-1.x86_64.rpm

# Launch Ördin
ordin

Generic Linux (AppImage - Coming Soon)

# Make executable
chmod +x Ordin-3.0.0-x86_64.AppImage

# Run
./Ordin-3.0.0-x86_64.AppImage

Dependencies: Most are bundled, but you may need: libgtk-3-0, libnss3

Documentation & Resources