Home Assistant MCP
BasicHome Assistant MCP is an integration server for Home Assistant that utilizes Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enhance smart home control capabilities through domain-specific tools. It allows users to control various domains within Home Assistant and manage smart home devices with ease.
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Overview
Home Assistant MCP is an integration server for Home Assistant that utilizes Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enhance smart home control capabilities through domain-specific tools. It allows users to control various domains within Home Assistant and manage smart home devices with ease.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Configure environment variables in a .env file with your Home Assistant token and base URL, then follow the installation guide provided in the documentation.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"home-assistant-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Configure environment variables in a .env file with your Home Assistant token and base URL, then follow the installation guide provided in the documentation."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Home Assistant MCP?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Home Assistant MCP?"
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 MCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Home Assistant MCP with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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