Building the Future of Tactical Awareness
Open-source TAK tools, ATAK plugins, and tactical systems development
I specialize in building open-source tactical awareness tools for the TAK (Team Awareness Kit) ecosystem. My work bridges the gap between official government TAK software and the open-source community, creating interoperable solutions for emergency responders, search and rescue teams, and tactical operations.
- ATAK Plugin Development - Native Java/Kotlin plugins for Android Team Awareness Kit
- TAK Server Solutions - Federation, aggregation, and multi-server management
- Cross-Platform TAK Clients - Mobile and desktop applications with full CoT support
- CoT (Cursor on Target) Tools - Libraries, parsers, and ML-ready data pipelines
I develop native plugins for the official ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) application, extending its capabilities with custom features:
| Plugin | Description | ATAK Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Omni-COT | All-in-one CoT management plugin - send, receive, and manipulate Cursor on Target data directly in ATAK | 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Omni-HUD | Advanced HUD management and customization for enhanced situational awareness displays | 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 |
Get the latest validated plugins at omni.engindearing.soy
| Project | Description | Tech |
|---|---|---|
| OmniTAK | TAK client replica that federates data across multiple TAK servers simultaneously. Features a WASM plugin system supporting Rust, C/C++, Go, and Python. |  |
| OmniTAK Mobile | Cross-platform TAK client with full ATAK compatibility. Native iOS/Android apps with real-time CoT messaging. Available on the App Store. |  |
| TAK Server Setup Guides | Comprehensive guides for setting up official TAK Server from tak.gov, including PostgreSQL configuration and common pitfalls. |  |
| py-cot | Machine Learning ready Python library for Cursor on Target (CoT) message parsing and generation. |  |
| Repository | Stars | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ogTAK-Server-Setup-Guides | 19 | Setup guides for local tak.gov server |
| omni-TAK | 15 | TAK client replica for multi-server federation |
| omniTAK-mobile | 14 | Cross-platform TAK mobile client |
| omni-COT | 13 | ATAK plugin for CoT management |
| omni-HUD | 3 | ATAK HUD management plugin |
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I build custom ATAK plugins for organizations needing specialized tactical capabilities:
- Custom CoT Integrations - Connect ATAK to your existing systems
- Sensor Data Overlays - Display real-time sensor data on the tactical map
- Workflow Automation - Automate repetitive tactical workflows
- Custom UI Components - Specialized interfaces for your operational needs
- Multi-system Bridging - Connect TAK to non-TAK systems via CoT translation
Interested in custom plugin development? Check out omni.engindearing.soy for more information.