home assistant
pipStandardThis MCP server connects AI agents to Home Assistant, allowing control of smart home devices. It exposes Home Assistant's REST API for managing entities, automations, and events. Developers use it to build AI-driven home automation, integrating smart devices with external applications.
6790Updated 3/2/2025
Overview
This MCP server connects AI agents to Home Assistant, allowing control of smart home devices. It exposes Home Assistant's REST API for managing entities, automations, and events. Developers use it to build AI-driven home automation, integrating smart devices with external applications.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp-server-home-assistant2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"allenporter-mcp-server-home-assistant-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp-server-home-assistant"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from home assistant?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for home assistant
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from home assistant. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HOME_ASSISTANT_API_KEY | Yes | Your home assistant API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in home assistant?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in home assistant"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in home assistant with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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