home-assistant-mcp
AI control for Home Assistant devices via MCP. home-assistant-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by hpohlmann. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 3 tools, including search_entities, control_device and set_device_color, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under IoT/HomeAutomation and AI/Assistant.
What is this MCP
This MCP enables AI assistants to interact with and control Home Assistant smart home devices through a standardized protocol.
How to use this MCP
Configure with your Home Assistant API token, then use natural language commands via an AI assistant to search, control, and adjust smart home devices.
What this MCP can be used for
Control lights (on/off, color, brightness), manage smart home devices, and automate home control through AI assistants.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the home-assistant-mcp MCP server?
home-assistant-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from hpohlmann. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect home-assistant-mcp to my AI client?
Add home-assistant-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does home-assistant-mcp provide?
home-assistant-mcp provides 3 tools: search_entities, control_device and set_device_color.
Is home-assistant-mcp free to use?
home-assistant-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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