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 know how to enable debug logging.
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, sufficient bandwidth, and no data caps.
You are not blocking outgoing requests to GitHub or Cloudflare.
- For more information, refer to the documentation under FAQ > Data sources.