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List, read, and trace Home Assistant automation and script configurations.

21|1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#debugging#trace#script#home assistant#read config
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npx skills add https://github.com/markusleben/ha-nova --skill read-markusleben
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read
Source: https://github.com/markusleben/ha-nova/tree/main/skills/read
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markusleben/ha-nova --skill read-markusleben

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to easily list, read, and understand your Home Assistant automations and scripts without needing to navigate the Home Assistant UI or directly interact with its API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List Automations/Scripts: Get a concise overview of all automations and scripts, including their entity IDs, names, and associated areas.
  • Read Single Config: Retrieve the full configuration details of a specific automation or script.
  • Trace Debugging: Investigate why an automation or script did or did not run by examining its execution traces.
  • Use Case: You want to understand how a specific automation named "Good Morning" works. You can use this skill to get its full configuration, including triggers, conditions, and actions, and then present it in a human-readable format.

Quick Start

List all your Home Assistant automations.

Frequently Asked Questions about read

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I read Home Assistant automations without using the UI?▼

You can read Home Assistant automations without the UI by listing and retrieving full configuration details of specific scripts or automations, including triggers and conditions, via the HA NOVA Relay.

How do I trace a Home Assistant script to debug why it did not run?▼

You can debug a Home Assistant script by examining its execution traces to investigate trigger and condition behavior, avoiding raw state dumps for safe processing.

Can I list all my Home Assistant scripts and automations with their entity IDs?▼

Yes, you can list all Home Assistant scripts and automations to get a concise overview of their entity IDs, names, and associated areas for easy identification.

What is the best way to search for a specific automation configuration in Home Assistant?▼

The best way to search for a specific automation configuration in Home Assistant is to use keyword searches and entity registry lookups to retrieve the full details of the targeted automation.

Why does reading complex Home Assistant configurations require saving to temporary files?▼

Reading complex Home Assistant configurations mandates saving to temporary files to ensure safe processing and avoid raw state dumps, providing a secure environment for detailed trace analysis.

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