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This article explains how to utilize `i2c-tools` for managing I2C devices on Linux systems. It begins with an introduction to the importance of `i2c-tools` for debugging I2C buses and devices, followed by installation guidelines across various Linux distributions. The piece details procedures for detecting I2C buses and devices, and demonstrates reading and writing to I2C devices using `i2cget` and `i2cset`. An example script is provided, illustrating how to read temperature from a sensor and configure a register, underscoring the tools' ease and efficiency for embedded system management.