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Yaqat Qualitative Data Manager for Word

Yaqat Qualitative Data Manager for Word (hereinafter, YaqatW), is a free Microsoft Word Add-in designed to support qualitative data analysis for academic and social research. YaqatW enables users to perform systematic coding, annotation, and thematic analysis directly within Microsoft Word documents. The add-in allows users to store and manage coded research data locally and in their personal cloud storage services, such as Google Drive™, OneDrive, or Dropbox, through user-authorized access.

If authorized by the user, YaqatW accesses and manages application-specific files and folders that are automatically created within the user's authorized cloud storage to support qualitative data processing. These files are generated and maintained by the add-in within a dedicated app directory and are not used to access or modify other user content. See the Privacy Policy for more details on data handling and security.

Key Features

Who Should Use YaqatW?

• Academic Researchers: Conduct systematic literature reviews, thematic analysis, or grounded theory coding within your familiar Word environment.
• Qualitative Researchers: Perform interview transcription analysis, focus group analysis, or ethnographic note-taking with integrated annotation tools.
• Social Scientists: Manage complex coding schemes and relationships between codes for sophisticated data analysis.
• Policy Analysts: Analyze policy documents, feedback, or reports with structured coding and export workflows.

Why YaqatW?

YaqatW is completely free because we believe qualitative research tools should be accessible to all researchers, regardless of institutional resources or budget. There are no subscription fees, no central accounts, and no hidden costs.

The source code is currently proprietary as we develop and refine the tool. However, we are committed to releasing YaqatW as open-source software once the project reaches broader adoption, benefiting the research community and enabling collaborative improvements.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React + TypeScript with Fluent UI components
• Office Integration: Microsoft Office.js API
• Storage: IndexedDB (local cache) and custom XML (Word document)
• Cloud Sync: Multi-provider support (Google Drive API, Dropbox API, Microsoft Graph, WebDAV)
• Security: AES-256-GCM encryption with user-controlled passwords

Privacy & Security by Design

• Your Data, Your Control: Research data is stored in YOUR Word documents and accounts. We don't run a central server storing your research.
• Optional Cloud Sync: Cloud syncing is entirely optional. By default, all data stays local on your machine.
• No Telemetry: YaqatW does not collect usage data, personal information, or research content.
• Encryption: When you enable cloud sync, you can optionally encrypt sensitive fields with your own password using industry-standard AES-256-GCM.
• User-Controlled API Keys: AI service integration requires your own API keys, which are stored locally. We never see your research or API credentials.

Our Commitment to You

• Free Forever: Core YaqatW functionality will always be free, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
• Privacy First: Your research data belongs to you. We don't collect, store, or analyze your work.
• No Lock-In: Your data is stored in standard Word documents with optional cloud integration. You're never locked into a proprietary platform.
• Open Source Roadmap: We plan to release YaqatW as open-source software, enabling community contributions and academic transparency.
• Community Driven: Future features will be informed by researcher feedback and genuine user needs.

Any significant changes to YaqatW's service model, pricing, or availability will be communicated clearly and well in advance. Users will always have control over their data and research.