1 Nominatim (from the Latin, 'by name') is a tool to search OSM data by name and
2 address and to generate synthetic addresses of OSM points (reverse geocoding).
3 It has also limited capability to search features by their type
4 (pubs, hotels, churches, etc).
6 This guide comes in five parts:
8 * __[API reference](api/Overview.md)__ for users of Nominatim
9 * __[Administration Guide](admin/Installation.md)__ for those who want
10 to install their own Nominatim server
11 * __[Customization Guide](customize/Overview.md)__ for those who want to
12 adapt their own installation to their special requirements
13 * __[Library Guide](library/Getting-Started.md)__ for Python developers who
14 want to use Nominatim as a library in their project
15 * __[Developer's Guide](develop/overview.md)__ for developers of the software