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+# Aroma Environment
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+This is a environment to be loaded with the [EnvironmentLoader](https://github.com/wiiu-env/EnvironmentLoader).
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+It's recommended to coldboot into EnvironmentLoader (and Aroma) via the [PayloadLoader](https://github.com/wiiu-env/PayloadLoaderInstaller). Check the repository out for more information.
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+# What is Aroma?
+Aroma is a collection of tools for using homebrew on the Wii U.
+
+## Features
+Aroma's tools, modules and plugins are modular, meaning that features can easily be added or removed.
+
+A default Aroma instance comes with the following features:
+- Compatibility with the latest firmware (5.5.5/5.5.6).
+- Free and persistent entrypoint (including an installer + coldboot option)
+- Compatible with existing entrypoints (browser exploit)
+- Easy setup and update: Just copy the files to the SD card.
+- Built-in support for modules 
+- Built-in integration of the Wii U Plugin System
+- All modules and plugins use a seperate memory heap to improve stability
+- Plugins and homebrew applications can be used at the same time.
+
+These basic features can be easily extended by plugin. Common plugins are:
+- [homebrew_on_menu_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/homebrew_on_menu_plugin): Load homebrew directly from the Wii U Menu instead of using a dedicated homebrew launcher.
+- [ftpiiu_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin): Run a FTP server in the background.
+- [wiiload_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/wiiload_plugin): Wiiload support: Launch homebrew/plugin via the network at any time.
+- [drc_region_free_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/drc_region_free_plugin): Pair game pads from different regions
+- [region_free_plugin](https://github.com/wiiu-env/region_free_plugin): Launch games from different regions.
+
+## Download
+
+A bundle with the latest files can be downloaded [here](https://aroma.foryour.cafe/package/base-aroma) by clicking on "Download all".
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Extract the files to the root of your sd card
+2. Launch the environment via the [EnvironmentLoader](https://github.com/wiiu-env/EnvironmentLoader). You may need to hold `X` while launching the EnvironmentLoader to force open the menu.