Grid Searcher (GS) is a Java-based, cross-platform front end to help with Grid users to access, search and select the Grid resources that satisfy the requirements of the Grid applications.

The primary goals of this project are:

• To make Grid architecture and components transparent to the application users
• To provide a complete, integrated view of Grid resources distributed in one or more virtual organizations
• To create an easy-to-use interface for resource search and selection

To learn more details about the Grid Searcher, please refer to the Grid Searcher Overview document.

• Browse tutorials to get familiar with 
• Try running through online versions
• Other documentation worthy of checking with

Notice

Grid Searcher is an open source project, and it may be freely used, distributed, and modified.

Currently Grid Searcher is in a state of under development and documenting. You are welcome to use it either through an online version or the downloadable application installation. Please forward your comments, suggestions and report the bugs found to hai@cs.uchicago.edu. Every piece of feedback is welcome!  

New updates will be made and released based on bug-fixing and the integration of Grid Searcher user's feedbacks. If you concern about the program's stability, please check with this web frequently for the newest update. 

News

Mar/02 Grid Searcher 2.0 online versions (running as a signed applet/running via Java Web Start) released. Check with the Online Version page for more details.

Feb/02 Grid Searcher 2.0 application installation version released. The new release includes substantial improvements comparing with the old version. See the download page for more details.