# Developers FAQ

## How can I contribute? <a href="#how-can-i-contribute" id="how-can-i-contribute"></a>

There are many ways to contribute to the AstroPlant project. If you already know in which department you want to help then we suggest that you find the correct [GitHub repository](https://docs.astroplant.io/developers/getting-started-devs/github-repositories), find the roadmap and create a PR on the feature you wish to work on. If you have an idea that is not on the roadmap please contact us on [Slack](https://astroplant.slack.com/), or open a **new feature issue** on the correct repository. If you have no idea where to start, please send us a message on [Slack](https://astroplant.slack.com/) and we'll try to orient us as best as we can.

## Is the API publicly available? <a href="#is-the-api-publicly-available" id="is-the-api-publicly-available"></a>

Yes, the data API is publicly available. You can learn more about how to use it on our [API Documentation](https://docs.astroplant.io/developers/broken-reference) section.

## How do I setup my own back-end? <a href="#how-do-i-setup-my-own-back-end" id="how-do-i-setup-my-own-back-end"></a>

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## How can I retrieve live feed data from my kit? <a href="#how-can-i-retrieve-live-feed-data-from-my-kit" id="how-can-i-retrieve-live-feed-data-from-my-kit"></a>

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## How can I retrieve data from my kit without using the dashboard? <a href="#how-can-i-retrieve-data-from-my-kit-without-using-the-dashboard" id="how-can-i-retrieve-data-from-my-kit-without-using-the-dashboard"></a>

Data can be retrieved typically via the API. See below for an example:

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In case you wish to retrieve live feed data, the following can be done:

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## I want to analyse the data of other kits, how can I do that? <a href="#i-want-to-analyse-the-data-of-other-kits-how-can-i-do-that" id="i-want-to-analyse-the-data-of-other-kits-how-can-i-do-that"></a>

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## I have another sensor that is not currently supported by the AstroPlant kit and I wish to add this sensor. <a href="#i-have-another-sensor-that-is-not-currently-supported-by-the-astroplant-kit-and-i-wish-to-add-this-s" id="i-have-another-sensor-that-is-not-currently-supported-by-the-astroplant-kit-and-i-wish-to-add-this-s"></a>

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## I wish to add an additional actuator, where should I start? <a href="#i-wish-to-add-an-additional-actuator-where-should-i-start" id="i-wish-to-add-an-additional-actuator-where-should-i-start"></a>

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