ha-hacs

Publishing a custom integration to HACS requires correctly structured `manifest.json` and `hacs.json` files, alongside a compliant repository structure. This Skill validates those exact metadata fields to ensure your repository meets the Home Assistant Community Store distribution policies.

You validate your `manifest.json` for HACS by checking it against the required fields outlined by the Home Assistant Community Store. This Skill guides you through verifying that all necessary configuration keys are present for successful integration distribution.

HACS does require a specific repository structure for custom integrations to function correctly within the store. This Skill provides clear guidance on the expected file and folder layout to ensure your integration passes validation checks.

The `hacs.json` file defines specific metadata required by the Home Assistant Community Store to properly list and manage your custom integration. This Skill helps verify that your `hacs.json` contains all necessary fields for store compliance.

Your integration is likely failing HACS validation due to missing required fields in `manifest.json` or `hacs.json`, or an incorrect repository structure. Use this Skill to identify and fix these metadata compliance issues before submission.

You can use this Skill to check your repository structure before submitting to the HACS default repository. It verifies the expected file and folder layout alongside required `manifest.json` and `hacs.json` fields to ensure full compliance.