# Libraries API

## General information

Libraries API provides external library handling for Drupal modules.

Relevant links:
- [Project page](https://www.drupal.org/project/libraries)
- [Issue tracker](https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/libraries)
- [Repository viewer](http://cgit.drupalcode.org/libraries)

### Installation

Install like any module, see the
[Drupal.org handbook](https://www.drupal.org/documentation/install/modules-themes/modules-8)
for further information. Note that installing external libraries is separate from
installing this module and should happen in the top-level `libraries` directory.
See the online [module documentation](https://www.drupal.org/node/1440066) for more
information.


### Maintainers

Current maintainers:
- Daniel F. Kudwien ([sun](https://www.drupal.org/u/sun))
- Tobias Stöckler ([tstoeckler](http://www.drupal.org/u/tstoeckler))
- Ryan Jacobs ([rjacobs](http://www.drupal.org/u/rjacobs))
- Pol Dellaiera ([pol](http://www.drupal.org/u/pol))

### Sponsorship

This project has been sponsored by:
- **UNLEASHED MIND**
  Specialized in consulting and planning of Drupal powered sites, UNLEASHED
  MIND offers installation, development, theming, customization, and hosting
  to get you started. Visit
  [http://www.unleashedmind.com](http://www.unleashedmind.com) for more
  information.