Prerequisites

Before you start using HACS, make sure the following requirements are met:

  • You are running Home Assistant version 2024.4.1 or newer.
    • To see which version your system is running, in Home Assistant, go to Settings > About.
  • You are running a supported Home Assistant installation.
  • You have access to the file system where the Home Assistant configuration files are located.
  • You know how to access the Home Assistant log file.
  • You are aware that although you can use an add-on to download HACS, HACS itself is not an add-on, and does not contain any add-ons.
  • You have a stable internet connection with sufficient available bandwidth and no data caps.
  • You are not blocking outgoing requests to GitHub or Cloudflare.