Brewhouse/hardware/esp8266/tools/esptool/README.md
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# esptool.py
A Python-based, open-source, platform-independent utility to communicate with the ROM bootloader in Espressif chips.
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## Documentation
Visit the [documentation](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esptool/) or run `esptool.py -h`.
## Contribute
If you're interested in contributing to esptool.py, please check the [contributions guide](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esptool/en/latest/contributing.html).
## About
esptool.py was initially created by Fredrik Ahlberg (@[themadinventor](https://github.com/themadinventor/)), and later maintained by Angus Gratton (@[projectgus](https://github.com/projectgus/)). It is now supported by Espressif Systems. It has also received improvements from many members of the community.
## License
This document and the attached source code are released as Free Software under GNU General Public License Version 2 or later. See the accompanying [LICENSE file](https://github.com/espressif/esptool/blob/master/LICENSE) for a copy.