homeassistant-config

Validate Home Assistant YAML configurations for syntax, structure, and best practices.

4|Updated Nov 18, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #validation #configuration #yaml #best-practices #lint #home-assistant

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npx skills add https://github.com/informatico-madrid/ha-ev-trip-planner --skill homeassistant-config-informatico-madrid

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Skill: homeassistant-config
Source: https://github.com/informatico-madrid/ha-ev-trip-planner/tree/main/.agents/skills/homeassistant-config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/informatico-madrid/ha-ev-trip-planner --skill homeassistant-config-informatico-madrid

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Home Assistant users often struggle to keep YAML configurations organized and free of syntax errors across automations, scripts, templates, blueprints, and Lovelace dashboards, making maintenance and onboarding painful. By providing a centralized approach to creating, validating, and organizing all YAML-based HA configurations, this skill helps teams maintain clean, scalable setups and faster iteration.

Core Features & Use Cases

Validate YAML syntax and HA-specific structures to catch errors before reload.
Analyze automations, scripts, templates, blueprints, and Lovelace configurations for consistency, aliases, IDs, and best practices.
Generate actionable recommendations and export a structured report to guide configuration hygiene and onboarding.

Quick Start

Run the validation on your Home Assistant configuration directory to receive a concise report with issues and recommended fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about homeassistant-config

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

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How do I validate Home Assistant YAML configurations for syntax and structure errors?▼

To validate Home Assistant YAML configurations, run the skill against your configuration directory to check syntax, structure, includes, secrets, and entity references. It analyzes automations, scripts, templates, and dashboards to catch errors before reload.

What are best practices for organizing Home Assistant automations and scripts in YAML?▼

Best practices for Home Assistant YAML include enforcing consistent aliases, IDs, and proper includes for automations and scripts. The skill analyzes your setup against these rules and provides actionable recommendations to improve configuration hygiene and maintainability.

How can I lint my Home Assistant Lovelace dashboards and blueprints?▼

You can lint Home Assistant Lovelace dashboards and blueprints by scanning the YAML files to verify they follow structural and best practice guidelines. The skill checks these configurations for consistency and generates a report with suggested fixes.

Do I need pyyaml to check Home Assistant configuration files?▼

Yes, you need the pyyaml dependency installed to parse and validate your Home Assistant YAML configuration files. The skill relies on it to accurately read the structure of automations, templates, and scripts before applying best practice checks.

What is the best way to find missing entity references in Home Assistant YAML?▼

The best way to find missing entity references in Home Assistant YAML is to run an automated validation check across your configuration directory. The skill identifies invalid references in automations and scripts, exporting a structured report to guide fixes.