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Tomto is a fictional, open-source software framework designed to simplify automation and data processing in small-scale settings, such as homes and small offices. The term Tomto is used here to refer to a generic, modular automation platform rather than a real project.

Tomto emphasizes modularity, an event-driven runtime, and accessible configuration. It is built around a plugin-based architecture

The core consists of a runtime, a plugin manager, a rule engine, and a small configuration language.

The concept appeared in online discussions and educational materials in the mid-2010s as a teaching example

In educational and speculative contexts, Tomto demonstrates how modular components can be integrated to automate tasks,

Related topics include home automation, workflow automation, and event-driven architecture.

that
allows
sensors,
devices,
and
services
to
be
connected
through
lightweight
adapters,
enabling
users
to
compose
automation
workflows
without
heavy
coding.
Plugins
expose
actions
and
events;
workflows
are
defined
as
sequences
of
rule-based
triggers.
Tomto
supports
scripting
in
popular
languages
such
as
Python
or
JavaScript
to
extend
behavior.
of
modular
design.
It
has
since
been
used
in
world-building
exercises
and
tutorials
but
has
no
official
real-world
deployment
as
of
this
article.
monitor
state,
and
react
to
events.
It
is
cited
as
a
simplified
model
of
modern
home
automation
and
service
orchestration.