# FreeDATA > FreeDATA is a versatile, **open-source platform designed specifically for HF communications**, leveraging **codec2** data modes for robust global digital communication. It features a network-based server-client architecture, a REST API, multi-platform compatibility, and a messaging system. > Please keep in mind, this project is still **under development** with many issues which need to be solved. [![CodeFactor](https://www.codefactor.io/repository/github/dj2ls/freedata/badge)](https://www.codefactor.io/repository/github/dj2ls/freedata) [![Modem tests](https://github.com/DJ2LS/FreeDATA/actions/workflows/modem_tests.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/DJ2LS/FreeDATA/actions/workflows/modem_tests.yml) ![FreeDATA_main_screen.png](documentation%2FFreeDATA_main_screen.png) ![FreeDATA_chat_screen.png](documentation%2FFreeDATA_chat_screen.png) ## Installation Please check the [wiki](https://wiki.freedata.app) for installation instructions Please check the ['Releases'](https://github.com/DJ2LS/FreeDATA/releases) section for downloading precompiled builds ## Credits - David Rowe and the FreeDV team for developing the modem and libraries - FreeDV Codec 2 : https://github.com/drowe67/codec2