# SIP (Sustainable Irrigation Platform)

> SIP is free open-source irrigation controller for self-hosted Raspberry Pi. Web UI controls sprinkler, drip, and hydroponic systems via browser.

- **Category:** Home Automation
- **Latest version:** V4
- **Open source:** oss
- **Languages:** Python
- **Tags:** Raspberry Pi, Python, Irrigation, Drip Irrigation, Hydroponics, Sprinkler Controller, Water Usage, Raspjberry Pi, Diy Controller, Water Management

## Description

SIP (Sustainable Irrigation Platform) is a Python-based program for controlling irrigation systems including sprinkler, drip, and hydroponic setups. The web-based UI is accessible through any browser on desktop, laptop, or mobile devices. The software supports plugins for extended functionality and communicates with external systems via HTTP GET commands, MQTT, Node-RED flows, and Linux shell commands. It controls pumps, lights, and other irrigation-related equipment. Version 5+ runs under Python 3 and includes required packages like web.py and Cheroot.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://github.com/Dan-in-CA/SIP)
- [SIP Forum](http://nosack.com/sipforum/index.php)
- [SIP Documentation Wiki](https://github.com/Dan-in-CA/SIP/wiki)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/project/sip-sustainable-irrigation-platform