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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Hi there 👋

    Everything might not be frequently asked, but it's a good dumping ground for various information.

      Add-ons?


      NO, no, nope, this is not an add-on, and does not handle add-ons

      Custom Repositories


      Custom repositories in HACS

      Data sources


      Data source HACS users for updates

      How does it work: Download


      How does it work: Download

      Existing elements


      Existing elements

      Why do I need a GitHub account?


      Information about why a GitHub account is needed

      Update broke HACS


      Updating broke HACS

      Is this for hass.io only?


      NO, no, nope, this is for all Home Assistant installations (windows may have issues)

      What HACS can do


      TLDR;

      Other Git providers


      Learn more...

      Private GitHub Repositories


      Learn more...


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