Bagger
Java desktop GUI from the Library of Congress for building valid BagIt packages with human-friendly validation feedback.
Why it is included
Practical bridge for staff who need BagIt compliance without writing Python or shell pipelines.
Best for
Small shops packaging donor disks and born-digital transfers for long-term storage.
Strengths
- Visual bag creation
- LC-backed spec alignment
Limitations
- Desktop app maintenance; batch workflows favor bagit-python
Good alternatives
bagit-tools CLI · Exactly-style scripts
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