QGIS Export Overview#

Export GeoServer layers to QGIS-compatible formats for easy visualization and analysis.

Export Types#

Connections XML#

Generate QGIS connection definitions that can be imported into QGIS Browser.

  • WMS Connections: For viewing layers as WMS services
  • WFS Connections: For editing vector data via WFS

See Connections Export for details.

Project Files#

Generate complete QGIS project files (.qgs) with pre-configured layers.

  • Automatically discovers layers via GetCapabilities
  • Includes WMS and WFS layers
  • Ready to open in QGIS

See Project Export for details.

Authentication#

!!! important “Security” Generated files do not include credentials by default. Configure QGIS Auth Manager for secured GeoServer instances.

See the QGIS Authentication Guide for setup instructions.

Workspace Scope#

Single Workspace#

Export layers from a specific workspace:

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./geoserver-cli qgis export connections -w my_workspace

All Workspaces#

Export layers from all workspaces (global):

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./geoserver-cli qgis export connections --all-workspaces

Use Cases#

  • Development: Quick access to GeoServer layers in QGIS
  • Data Validation: Visual inspection of published layers
  • Analysis: Combine GeoServer layers with local data in QGIS
  • Documentation: Share project files with team members
  • Testing: Verify layer styling and configuration
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