# OpenThread - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `openthread.io` ## Description OpenThread is a brand that offers a range of products and services related to Thread, an internet protocol designed for smart home devices. With OpenThread, you can build and configure features for your Thread devices, ensuring seamless and reliable communication between devices in your network. One of the key offerings from OpenThread is their implementation of a Border Router, which allows your Thread network to connect to other IP-based networks such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet. This enables your smart home devices to seamlessly communicate with devices outside of the Thread network. OpenThread also provides an implementation of a Thread Commissioner, which allows you to commission and manage devices onto your Thread network, ensuring secure and efficient device connectivity. Additionally, OpenThread offers Pyspinel, a Python command-line interface (CLI) for the Spinel protocol, which allows you to build a Thread packet sniffer. With OpenThread, you have access to comprehensive API references and releases to support your development and testing processes. From building and porting to testing and certification, OpenThread provides the tools and resources you need to create a robust and interconnected smart home ecosystem. ## Industries - 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology - 🖥 Smart Homes and Home Automation _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_ ## Links - [github](https://github.com/openthread) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idoF4XVe56/w/820/h/138/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782408740485) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Oslo Gray | #8c969a | accent | | Chathams Blue | #134576 | dark | | Macaroni and Cheese | #fcad70 | light | ## Fonts - Roboto Mono — asset _(google)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._