family-assistant

Name: family-assistant
Availability: InStock
Author: disruptionengineer

Orchestrate home-management tasks across calendars, meals, shopping lists, weather, contacts, and photos.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#calendar #weather #family #shopping-list #home-automation #photos #meal-planning

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/DisruptionEngineer/build-useful-skills --skill family-assistant

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: family-assistant
Source: https://github.com/DisruptionEngineer/build-useful-skills/tree/main/family-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DisruptionEngineer/build-useful-skills --skill family-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill coordinates and automates common family-life queries and actions across calendars, meal plans, shopping lists, weather, contacts, reminders, and photo slideshows by connecting Home Assistant, Mealie, Immich, and Nextcloud CardDAV.

Core Features & Use Cases

Profile-based calendar routing and event retrieval across multiple calendars for Derek, Rachel, and the Family.
Centralized meal planning and recipe lookup via Mealie, with quick dinner suggestions.
Shopping list management through Home Assistant, with cross-device synchronization.
Weather lookups and forecasts from HA and external services to plan outdoor activities.
Immich-powered photo slideshows and display triggers for family moments.
Contact lookups from Nextcloud CardDAV to reach out to family and friends.

Quick Start

Ask it to check the family calendar and suggest dinner options for tonight.

Frequently Asked Questions about family-assistant

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I coordinate family calendars and meal planning across different platforms?▼

Family calendar coordination and meal planning across platforms requires orchestrating Nextcloud CardDAV for contacts and Mealie for recipes. Configure API tokens to enable profile-based calendar routing and centralized dinner suggestions.

Can I sync a shopping list with Home Assistant and display family photos?▼

Shopping list synchronization with Home Assistant enables cross-device list management, while Immich integration triggers photo slideshows. Both require valid environment credentials to operate within a family context.

How does profile-based calendar routing work for multiple family members?▼

Profile-based calendar routing retrieves events across separate calendars for Derek, Rachel, and the Family. It queries Nextcloud CardDAV and uses environment credentials to filter and route schedule data per profile.

Do I need API tokens for Home Assistant, Mealie, Immich, and Nextcloud to automate home life?▼

Automating home life across Home Assistant, Mealie, Immich, and Nextcloud requires valid API tokens and environment credentials. These prerequisites enable weather querying, meal planning, and contact lookups.

What is the best way to check weather forecasts and plan meals for tonight?▼

The best way to check weather forecasts and plan meals is querying Home Assistant for weather data and Mealie for quick dinner suggestions. This combines external weather services with recipe lookup for outdoor activity planning.

Why does family automation fail to retrieve calendar events or recipe data?▼

Family automation fails to retrieve calendar events or recipe data when valid API tokens are missing or environment credentials are invalid. Ensure Home Assistant, Mealie, Immich, and Nextcloud connections are properly authenticated.