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ha-mcp-guide

Automate Home Assistant entity and automation operations via ha-mcp.

5|1|Updated Jan 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#rest#registry#patch#websocket#home-assistant#ha-mcp
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npx skills add https://github.com/zorak1103/ha-mcp --skill ha-mcp-guide
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ha-mcp-guide
Source: https://github.com/zorak1103/ha-mcp/tree/main/.claude/skills/ha-mcp/ha-mcp-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zorak1103/ha-mcp --skill ha-mcp-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The ha-mcp guide provides a unified entry point to simplify and standardize working with Home Assistant through the MCP server, reducing ad-hoc commands and scattered workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized workflow for querying entities, managing automations, scripts, scenes, dashboards, and registries.
  • Supports lifecycle operations (list, get, create, update, patch, activate) across Home Assistant resources via ha-mcp.
  • Clear guidance on Safe operation, API usage (WebSocket and REST), and best practices for automation governance.

Quick Start

Ask to list current automations, then use create, update, patch, or activate actions to manage them as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about ha-mcp-guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Home Assistant automations through an MCP server?▼

The guide standardizes working with Home Assistant through the MCP server, enabling you to manage entities, automations, scripts, scenes, dashboards, and registries while reducing scattered ad-hoc commands and workflows.

What's the best way to create and update Home Assistant scenes via ha-mcp?▼

The guide supports lifecycle operations including create, update, patch, and activate for Home Assistant scenes and scripts, offering clear guidance on safe API usage and best practices for automation governance.

Does the ha-mcp guide support both WebSocket and REST API interactions?▼

It provides a defined workflow for lifecycle operations using ha-mcp, covering both WebSocket and REST usage with safety considerations to ensure best practices for automation governance across deployments.

Can I query Home Assistant entity registries using an MCP server?▼

It provides a centralized workflow for querying entities and managing registries, along with automations, scripts, scenes, and dashboards, ensuring safe and standardized interactions with Home Assistant resources.

How do I safely activate Home Assistant scripts using MCP?▼

The guide provides a defined workflow for activate operations using ha-mcp, with explicit safety considerations and best practices for automation governance to ensure secure interactions with Home Assistant.

What are the limitations of using ha-mcp for Home Assistant dashboard management?▼

It provides a centralized workflow for managing dashboards via ha-mcp, supporting standard lifecycle operations like list, get, create, update, and patch to reduce ad-hoc commands and scattered workflows.

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