# Using Mycroft AI - [Get Mycroft](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft.md): Want to give Mycroft a try? Mycroft is open source software that runs where you want it to, whether it’s on your own hardware or one of our dedicated devices. - [Mark II](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/mark-ii.md): The Mark II is our next-generation smart speaker designed for you and your family, whatever your level of technical expertise. The Dev Kit is open hardware and software to enable development. - [Mark II Dev Kit](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/mark-ii/mark-ii-dev-kit.md): The Mark II Dev Kit is intended for Software Developers and Hardware Developers to develop on the Mycroft platform. - [Mark 1](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/mark-1.md): The Mark 1 device is an Enclosure for Mycroft, based on Raspberry Pi. It is designed as a reference hardware device, and is able to be easily modified, hacked and extended. - [Picroft](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/picroft.md): Picroft is a ready-made way to run Mycroft on a Raspberry Pi 3, 3B+ or 4 and is provided as a disk image that you can burn to a Micro SD card. - [Linux](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/linux.md): Install Mycroft on Linux, learn how to start and stop services, configure proxies, or remove Mycroft from your system. - [Mac OS and Windows with VirtualBox](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/macos-and-windows-with-virtualbox.md): TL;DR: Get an Ubuntu VM up and running, install alsa and pulseaudio, set up mycroft-core, reboot and enjoy! - [Docker](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/docker.md): Learn how to install Mycroft for Docker either from a Docker Hub install, or by building the image. Many thanks to Brian Hopkins (@btotharye) for this documentation. - [Android](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/get-mycroft/android.md): Mycroft for Android is a Community led project. It is a proof of concept and is not ready for general use. There is no .apk available. - [Pairing Your Device](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/pairing-your-device.md): Pairing makes information available to your Device to personalise your experience, such as which units of measurement you prefer, and your general location. - [Basic Commands](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/basic-commands.md): Now that your Mycroft Device is Paired with home.mycroft.ai, you may begin issuing commands. Try these to get started. - [Installing New Skills](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/installing-new-skills.md): Skills are like apps for a voice assistant. They give Mycroft access to new information and new abilities. - [Customizations](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations.md) - [Configuration Manager](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/config-manager.md): The mycroft-config utility simplifies management of the the various configuration files that control Mycroft. Commands include: edit, show, get, set, reload. - [mycroft.conf](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/mycroft-conf.md): A configuration file that contains the device and service settings. - [Languages](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/languages.md): Learn about foreign language support in Mycroft, and how to approach configuring Mycroft to support other languages. - [Français (French)](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/languages/francais-french.md): How to configure Mycroft for use in French. - [Deutsch (German)](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/languages/german.md): Dies ist eine Anleitung wie Mycroft in Deutsch eingerichtet werden kann. Diese Seite beinhaltet auch eine Kurzanleitung. - [Using a Custom Wake Word](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/wake-word.md): You might want to change the Wake Word to a phrase that's easier for you to speak, is more culturally appropriate, or just more personal and fun for you. - [Speech-To-Text](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/stt-engine.md): Speech-To-Text (STT) is the process of converting audio of spoken words into strings of text. Mycroft supports a range of Speech-To-Text engines. - [Text-To-Speech](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/customizations/tts-engine.md): Text-To-Speech (TTS) is the process of synthesizing audio from text. Mycroft uses our own TTS engines by default, however we also support a range of third party services. - [Troubleshooting](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting.md): Having trouble with Mycroft? Here are solutions to common problems, and ways to get further support. - [General Troubleshooting](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting/general-troubleshooting.md): Troubleshooting tips and tricks - [Audio Troubleshooting](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting/audio-troubleshooting.md): Having trouble with your audio? - [Wake Word Troubleshooting](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting/wake-word-troubleshooting.md): Having trouble triggering the wake word? - [Log Files](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting/log-files.md): Information on the different log files Mycroft uses, where the logs files are located on a Mycroft Device, the sort of data that you will find in them, and some common commands to use to aid diagnosis - [Support Skill](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting/support-skill.md): The easiest way to find out what's happening on your device. - [Getting more support](https://mycroft-ai.gitbook.io/docs/using-mycroft-ai/troubleshooting/getting-more-support.md): I've tried everything! 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