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The development and maintenance of institutional repositories are crucial for academic and research institutions to manage, preserve, and disseminate their digital content. Free and open-access software options provide cost-effective solutions while offering robust features and community support. This research study provides an overview and examines of several prominent open-source software platforms used for developing institutional repositories, including DSpace, EPrints, Fedora Commons, Invenio, Islandora, Greenstone, Samvera, DSpace-CRIS, and Archivematica. The Each software has various pros and cons, In the present research article is discussed for DSpace software in terms of its key features, customization and extensibility, community support, scalability, metadata and standards support, and integration capabilities. The selection of an appropriate platform depends on the institution's specific needs, technical capabilities, and long-term goals. The study aims to explore about technical need and support for implementation of the DSpace Open Source Software which supports and guide institutions, library and information science professionals in making informed decisions about the software that best fits their repository requirements.