core/README.rst

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Home Assistant is a home automation platform running on Python 3. It is able to track and control all devices at home and offer a platform for automating control.

To get started:

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    python3 -m pip install homeassistant
    hass --open-ui

Check out `home-assistant.io <https://home-assistant.io>`__ for `a
demo <https://home-assistant.io/demo/>`__, `installation instructions <https://home-assistant.io/getting-started/>`__,
`tutorials <https://home-assistant.io/getting-started/automation-2/>`__ and `documentation <https://home-assistant.io/docs/>`__.

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Featured integrations
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The system is built using a modular approach so support for other devices or actions can be implemented easily. See also the `section on architecture <https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/en/architecture_index.html>`__ and the `section on creating your own
components <https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/en/creating_component_index.html>`__.

If you run into issues while using Home Assistant or during development
of a component, check the `Home Assistant help section <https://home-assistant.io/help/>`__ of our website for further help and information.

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