ha-recorder

Manage Home Assistant recorder settings for historical data and statistics.

6|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill ha-recorder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ha-recorder
Source: https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins/tree/main/plugins/home-assistant-dev/skills/ha-recorder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill ha-recorder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage the Home Assistant recorder, allowing users to control which entities are stored, how long data is kept, and how to import or query historical information and statistics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • History Exclusion: Prevent noisy or irrelevant sensor data from filling up the database.
  • Long-Term Statistics: Configure sensors to provide data for energy dashboards and trend analysis.
  • External Data Import: Integrate historical data from external sources into Home Assistant's statistics system.
  • History Querying: Retrieve past states of entities for analysis or debugging.

Quick Start

Use the ha-recorder skill to exclude the sensor.my_noisy_sensor entity from being recorded.

Frequently Asked Questions about ha-recorder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I exclude noisy sensors from Home Assistant recorder history?

Configure the Home Assistant recorder integration settings to specify entities for exclusion. This prevents irrelevant sensor data from filling up the database and optimizes storage usage.

How do I configure long-term statistics for the Home Assistant energy dashboard?

Configure long-term statistics for the Home Assistant energy dashboard by adjusting recorder settings to track specific sensors. This enables accurate trend analysis and energy monitoring over extended periods.

Can I import external historical data into Home Assistant statistics?

Yes, you can import external historical data into Home Assistant statistics. The recorder management process facilitates integrating past data from external sources directly into the statistics system for unified analysis.

How do I query past entity states over a specified period in Home Assistant?

Query past entity states over a specified period in Home Assistant using Python within the ecosystem. This retrieves historical sensor data for analysis, debugging, or verifying past states of specific entities.

What is the best way to manage Home Assistant recorder settings for database storage?

The best way to manage Home Assistant recorder settings for database storage is by configuring entity exclusion and retention policies. This controls which historical data is kept and for how long, optimizing database performance.