# The COMPAS framework

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The **COMPAS** framework is an open-source, Python-based framework for computational research and collaboration in architecture, engineering, digital fabrication and construction.
The framework consists of a general-purpose core library, written in pure Python, and a growing collection of extensions that provide easy access to peer-reviewed research, state-of-the-art external libraries such as CGAL, libigl and Triangle, and tools with specialized functionality for AEFC applications such as Abaqus, ANSYS, SOFISTIK, ROS, etc.
COMPAS has dedicated packages for working with Rhino, Grasshopper, and Blender, but it can be used in any environment that supports Python scripting. It is available on PyPI and conda-forge and can be easily installed using popular package managers on multiple platforms.
## Installation
The recommended way to install **COMPAS** is to use [Anaconda/conda](https://conda.io/docs/):
```bash
conda config --add channels conda-forge
conda install COMPAS
```
For other installation options, see <https://compas.dev/compas/latest/installation.html>
## First Steps
* <https://compas.dev/compas/latest/gettingstarted.html>
* <https://compas.dev/compas/latest/tutorial.html>
* <https://compas.dev/compas/latest/api.html>
## Questions and feedback
The **COMPAS** framework has a forum: <https://forum.compas-framework.org/>
for questions and discussions.
## Issue tracker
If you find a bug, please help us solve it by [filing a report](https://github.com/compas-dev/compas/issues).
## Contributing
If you want to contribute, check out the [contribution guidelines](https://compas.dev/compas/latest/devguide.html).
## Changelog
See changes between releases on the [changelog](https://compas.dev/compas/latest/changelog.html).
## License
The main library of **COMPAS** is [released under the MIT license](https://compas.dev/compas/latest/license.html).
## Credits
COMPAS is developed by a small team of core developers (`compas-dev`) and with the support of contributers from the open source community.
See the [list of authors](AUTHORS.md) for a complete overview...