Swift is a data gathering and structuring tool that allows users to collaboratively collect and organize eyewitness data from crises and events into an open, standardized database through its API. It aims to reduce data loss by providing a platform for crowdsourced data collection and tagging so that more information can be captured and utilized in a timely, structured format. The database resulting from Swift relies on distributed storage and interoperable standards to ensure portability of the collaborative data.