helper

Home Assistant input helpers like input_boolean and input_number can be created directly through the WebSocket API. This Skill manages CRUD operations for input helpers, offering suggested defaults and schema validation to safely configure entities without manual code manipulation.

Home Assistant storage-based helpers include input_boolean, input_number, input_text, input_select, input_datetime, input_button, counter, timer, and schedule. You can list, read, create, update, and delete these specific helper types through a guided interface.

Updating and deleting input select and timer entities requires confirmation to ensure safety. The system provides previews of modifications and removals before applying them, executing post-write reviews to maintain configuration consistency and prevent accidental data loss.

Creating an input number helper for a smart thermostat involves defining its name, initial value, and units. The system automatically infers and suggests appropriate default values based on the helper type and name during the guided creation process.

Managing helpers via this approach requires connecting to the Home Assistant NOVA Relay WebSocket API. This interface handles the underlying communication for schema validation and executing CRUD operations on storage-based entities without requiring direct YAML configuration access.

Schema validation for input_text and input_datetime ensures configuration consistency before applying changes. If validation fails, the write operation is halted to prevent malformed configurations, requiring you to correct the schema definitions before retrying the update or creation.