autorthanc

A Docker containerized DICOM server using Orthanc Docker image, PostgreSQL database, Nginx server, and Python code for automatic downloading or forwarding of studies based on provided JSON rules.

Table of contents

  1. Overview
  2. Quick Start
  3. Components
  4. Functionality
  5. Roadmap

This project is under active development. Please check back for updates and new features.

Overview

The “autorthanc” project integrates Orthanc, a lightweight DICOM server, with additional components like PostgreSQL for database management, Nginx for web server functionalities, and Python scripts for automated study management.

Quick Start

See instructions here: QuickStart

Components

  • Orthanc Docker Image
  • PostgreSQL Database
  • Nginx Server
  • Python Scripts

Functionality

The project offers the following key functionalities:

  • DICOM server functionality provided by Orthanc Docker image.
  • Database management using PostgreSQL for storing metadata and related information.
  • Web server capabilities through Nginx for hosting web-based interfaces or serving DICOM files.
  • Automatic study management via Python scripts, utilizing JSON rules for defining actions such as downloading or forwarding DICOM studies to other nodes.

See full usage

More indepth tutorials

Roadmap

  • Web based json editing and addition
  • Json controlled study deletion after action