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ha-house-status

Query MCP live context to report current home state by area.

69|12|Updated Mar 23, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#presence#summary#home-automation#live-context#house-status
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit --skill ha-house-status
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ha-house-status
Source: https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit/tree/main/plugins/claude-code-homeassistant-hermit/skills/ha-house-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit --skill ha-house-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Get a quick, live snapshot of the house by querying MCP live context and current time, so you can quickly understand current state without digging through logs or dashboards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live snapshot: fetches presence, lights, blinds/covers, climate, media, and security status from MCP.
  • Context freshness check: compares the last snapshot age and warns if data is stale to ensure accuracy.
  • Locale-aware reporting: presents a concise, readable summary organized by area when applicable.

Quick Start

Ask the Ha House Status skill for a live house snapshot.

Frequently Asked Questions about ha-house-status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a live snapshot of my home automation status without checking dashboards?▼

Generating a live house status snapshot involves querying MCP live context and current time to summarize presence, lights, climate, and security. This provides an at-a-glance view directly without checking separate dashboards.

What information is included in an MCP live context home status summary?▼

An MCP live context summary provides a concise snapshot of your house, covering presence, lights, blinds/covers, climate, media, and security status. The information is grouped by area when applicable for locale-aware reporting.

How do I check if my live home automation context data is stale?▼

To check if your live context data is stale, compare the last snapshot age against the current time. The system checks the latest snapshot age and warns you if the MCP data is stale to ensure reporting accuracy.

Can I retrieve home security and climate status using MCP live context?▼

Yes, you can retrieve home security and climate status using MCP live context. The system queries current home state data and organizes the live snapshot by area for concise, readable reporting.

Do I need a locale configuration to generate a house status summary?▼

You need a locale configuration to generate a house status summary, as the system consults MEMORY.md for locale settings. This ensures the live context reporting is locale-aware and accurately formatted.

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