Nominatim (from the Latin, 'by name') is a tool to search OSM data by name and address and to generate synthetic addresses of OSM points (reverse geocoding).

This guide comes in four parts:

 * __[API reference](api/Overview.md)__ for users of Nominatim
 * __[Administration Guide](admin/Installation.md)__ for those who want
   to install their own Nominatim server
 * __[Customization Guide](customize/Overview.md)__ for those who want to
   adapt their own installation to their special requirements
 * __[Developer's Guide](develop/overview.md)__ for developers of the software
