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Eric F d398a6ced2 Add extracted tools: CitrineOS, OpenOCPP, ShapeShifter
- CitrineOS core extracted (CSMS OCPP 2.0.1)
- OpenOCPP extracted (firmware OCPP 1.6J/2.0.1)
- ShapeShifter library installed (pip install -e)
- ShapeShifter specification extracted
- EVerest extracted

TODO updated with progress
2026-06-08 00:38:27 -04:00

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EVerest
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Powering EV-Charging
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EVerest is ...
* a full-stack environment for EV-charging,
* a `Linux Foundation Energy project <https://lfenergy.org/projects/everest/>`_,
* open-source,
* modular and customizable,
* licensed under the Apache 2.0 license to allow commercial-friendly use and
* backed by strong industry partners via great compatibility.
The EVerest project was initiated by `Pionix GmbH <https://www.pionix.com/>`_ to help with the
electrification of the mobility sector.
To engage with the **community** directly, feel free to join our EVerest contributor sessions.
These live discussions are open to everyone; you can find the schedule in the
`EVerest event calendar <https://zoom-lfx.platform.linuxfoundation.org/meetings/everest?view=week>`_.
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The EVerest Documentation
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Our documentation is structured according to the `Diátaxis <https://diataxis.fr/>`_ framework:
* *tutorials*: Learn by doing through guided practice.
* *how-to guides*: Practical steps to achieve specific tasks.
* *reference*: Technical facts, APIs, and configuration details.
* *explanations*: Conceptual deep-dives and background theory.
You can find a comprehensive list under "All EVerest Documentation"
:ref:`below <idx_all_everest_documentation>`, or navigate using the sidebar.
If you are **just getting started**, we recommend beginning with these essential topics:
.. grid:: 1 2 2 2
:gutter: 2
.. grid-item-card:: High-level Overview
:link: explanation/high-level-overview
:link-type: doc
Get an understanding of the most important mechanisms and the
architecture of EVerest. Best for everyone who enjoys some theory before
the development work.
.. grid-item-card:: Quick Start Guides
:link: how-to-guides/getting-started/index
:link-type: doc
We provide several entry points for a fast first experience with EVerest.
Whether you want to do a software-based simulation or start
working with existing hardware, you will find your way here.
.. grid-item-card:: GitHub Source
:link: https://github.com/everest
:link-type: url
In case you want to dig directly into the sources of EVerest, go for it!
The *EVerest* repository is the center of activity.
.. grid-item-card:: Discuss and Collaborate
:link: project/community
:link-type: doc
Meet the EVerest community on different channels like Zulip, live calls
and others.
Learn how to contribute, submit bugs or feature ideas.
.. _idx_all_everest_documentation:
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All EVerest Documentation
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We have organized our documentation snippets in the following structure for
everybody to find their best way of learning:
.. grid:: 1 2 2 2
:gutter: 2
.. grid-item-card:: 🎓 Tutorials
:link: tutorials/index
:link-type: doc
Learn a new skill by following our step-by-step experience.
Best to start at the beginning.
Example: **"Write your first hardware driver"**
.. grid-item-card:: 🛠️ How-To Guides
:link: how-to-guides/index
:link-type: doc
Practical guides to solve dedicated problems that focus on the important
aspects.
Best for people who already have experience with EVerest and want to get
a fast way into a topic.
Example: **"How can I activate the OCPP protocol?"**
.. grid-item-card:: 💡 Explanations
:link: explanation/index
:link-type: doc
More detailed information to deepen your knowledge.
Go here for background information and concepts.
Example: **How is authorization done in EVerest?**
.. grid-item-card:: 📚 References
:link: reference/index
:link-type: doc
Technical overviews, API documentation, auto-generated class definitions - go here.
.. grid-item-card:: 💬 Q & A
:link: qa/index
:link-type: doc
There might be some questions open - here is the place to look for answers.
.. toctree::
:hidden:
:maxdepth: 2
:caption: Getting Started
how-to-guides/getting-started/get-started-sw
how-to-guides/getting-started/get-started-hw
.. toctree::
:hidden:
:maxdepth: 2
:caption: Contents
tutorials/index
how-to-guides/index
explanation/index
reference/index
.. toctree::
:hidden:
:maxdepth: 2
:caption: Getting Help
qa/index
project/index
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Important links
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:gutter: 3
.. grid-item::
* `GitHub Repository <https://github.com/everest>`_
* `Linux Foundation Energy <https://lfenergy.org/>`_
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* `Discussion Forum (Zulip) <https://lfenergy.zulipchat.com/>`_
* `Live Events & Calendar <https://zoom-lfx.platform.linuxfoundation.org/meetings/everest?view=week>`_