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+# Hosts — Device Inventory Index
+
+This directory contains per-device host profile documents. Each host profile covers hardware specs, OS, network addressing, assigned roles, and relevant configuration notes.
+
+---
+
+## Index
+
+| Hostname | IP Address | Role | Profile |
+|----------|------------|------|---------|
+| `<!-- hostname -->` | `<!-- ip -->` | `<!-- role -->` | [Profile](<!-- link -->) |
+
+> **Note:** Replace placeholder rows with actual host entries as devices are onboarded.
+
+---
+
+## Adding a Host Profile
+
+1. Create `hosts/<hostname>/README.md` using the standard host profile template.
+2. Add a row to the table above.
+3. Include: OS version, hardware summary, network interfaces, purpose, and responsible team.
+
+---
+
+*Directory last reviewed: <!-- date -->*