# Nom is an awesome parser combinators library in Rust To get started using nom, you can include it in your Rust projects from [crates.io](https://crates.io/crates/nom). Here are a few links you will find useful: * [Reference documentation](https://docs.rs/nom) * [Gitter chat room](https://gitter.im/Geal/nom). You can also go to the #nom IRC channel on irc.mozilla.org, or ping 'geal' on Mozilla, Freenode, Geeknode or oftc IRC * [Making a new parser from scratch](making_a_new_parser_from_scratch.md) (general tips on writing a parser and code architecture) * [How to handle parser errors](error_management.md) * [Recipes for common nom tasks](nom_recipes.md)