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OpenRemote

100% open-source IoT platform for manufacturers and integrators.

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OpenRemote is an open-source IoT platform that connects devices and data sources using different protocols into a single management interface. It addresses the need to centralize asset data, sensors, and controls, allowing users to define asset types, build automation, and create dashboards for real-time insights.

Core capabilities include asset management with custom types and attributes, rules and automation via When-Then rules, a visual Flow Editor, and Groovy scripting, plus a built-in dashboard builder with alerts. It offers maps and geofencing, an MCP Server for AI assistant access to assets and attributes, and a Forecasting Service for time-series predictions. Protocol Agents support HTTP, SNMP, ModBus, MQTT, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, KNX, and others, with a REST API and WebSockets for external integration. Additional features include Realms for multi-tenancy, Keycloak-based identity management with RBAC, OTA firmware updates via Hawkbit, edge gateways with tunneling, and PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB storage.

OpenRemote targets professional integrators and manufacturers building IoT applications across domains such as energy management, industrial IoT, fleet telematics, building management, smart cities, and agriculture. It is offered as an open-source solution that can be self-built or configured and hosted by the team, with professional services available.

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