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# Experimental Next-Gen Rule Engine

Eclipse SmartHome now comes with an initial version of a next-generation rule engine - this is available within openHAB 2 only as an experimental feature.

> Note: If you use it, this is at your own risk. Especially, you should not expect any documentation besides what is available on the [Eclipse SmartHome website](https://www.eclipse.org/smarthome/documentation/features/rules.html).

## Installation

Install the rule engine from Add-ons → Misc → Rule Engine (Experimental).

![rule engine addon](images/rules_ng_addons.png)

## Usage

When you now refresh your browser, you will see a `Rules` menu appearing in the main menu of the Paper UI.

![new rule](images/rules_ng_new_rule.png)