> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monitoring.toolkit.citiobs.eu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monitoring.toolkit.citiobs.eu/readme.md).

# Welcome!

Welcome to the CitiObs Environmental Monitoring Toolkit! The primary goal of this Toolkit is to equip Citizen Science/Citizen Observatories practitioners with the necessary tools and guidance materials to overcome barriers hindering the effective use of sensing devices and other monitoring systems.

### Jump right in

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