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Welcome to the Advanced Home Assistant Master Control Program documentation.
This documentation provides comprehensive information about setting up, configuring, and using the Advanced Home Assistant MCP system.
"},{"location":"index.html#quick-links","title":"Quick Links","text":"MCP Server is a bridge between Home Assistant and custom automation tools, enabling basic device control and real-time monitoring of your smart home environment. It provides a flexible interface for managing and interacting with your home automation setup.
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This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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Example logrotate configuration (/etc/logrotate.d/mcp-server):
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bun install\n Configure environment:
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gh-pages branchThe deployment is handled by the workflow in .github/workflows/deploy-docs.yml. This is the single source of truth for documentation deployment:
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Add basic logging for security events
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Develop more flexible automation rule support
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Establish a clear extension mechanism
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Use secure password storage
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Configure alerts
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# Run all tests\nbun test\n\n# Watch mode for development\nbun test --watch\n\n# Generate coverage report\nbun test --coverage\n\n# Run linting\nbun run lint\n\n# Format code\nbun run format\n"},{"location":"testing.html#test-setup","title":"Test Setup","text":""},{"location":"testing.html#global-configuration","title":"Global Configuration","text":"A global test setup file (src/__tests__/setup.ts) provides: - Environment configuration - Mock utilities - Test helper functions - Global lifecycle hooks
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{\n \"version\": \"0.2.0\",\n \"configurations\": [\n {\n \"type\": \"bun\",\n \"request\": \"launch\",\n \"name\": \"Debug Tests\",\n \"program\": \"${workspaceFolder}/node_modules/bun/bin/bun\",\n \"args\": [\"test\", \"${file}\"],\n \"cwd\": \"${workspaceFolder}\",\n \"env\": { \"DEBUG\": \"true\" }\n }\n ]\n}\n"},{"location":"testing.html#test-isolation","title":"Test Isolation","text":"To run a single test in isolation:
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Generate a coverage report with:
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"},{"location":"testing.html#key-utility-functions","title":"Key Utility Functions","text":"checkRateLimit)// Example test\nit('should throw when requests exceed threshold', () => {\n const ip = '127.0.0.2';\n for (let i = 0; i < 11; i++) {\n if (i < 10) {\n expect(() => checkRateLimit(ip, 10)).not.toThrow();\n } else {\n expect(() => checkRateLimit(ip, 10)).toThrow('Too many requests from this IP');\n }\n }\n});\n validateRequestHeaders)it('should reject invalid content type', () => {\n const mockRequest = new Request('http://localhost', {\n method: 'POST',\n headers: { 'content-type': 'text/plain' }\n });\n expect(() => validateRequestHeaders(mockRequest)).toThrow('Content-Type must be application/json');\n});\n sanitizeValue)it('should sanitize HTML tags', () => {\n const input = '<script>alert(\"xss\")</script>Hello';\n const sanitized = sanitizeValue(input);\n expect(sanitized).toBe('<script>alert("xss")</script>Hello');\n});\n applySecurityHeaders)it('should apply security headers', () => {\n const mockRequest = new Request('http://localhost');\n const headers = applySecurityHeaders(mockRequest);\n expect(headers['content-security-policy']).toBeDefined();\n expect(headers['x-frame-options']).toBeDefined();\n});\n handleError)it('should include error details in development mode', () => {\n const error = new Error('Test error');\n const result = handleError(error, 'development');\n expect(result).toEqual({\n error: true,\n message: 'Internal server error',\n error: 'Test error',\n stack: expect.any(String)\n });\n});\n"},{"location":"testing.html#testing-philosophy","title":"Testing Philosophy","text":"# Run all tests\nbun test\n\n# Run specific security tests\nbun test __tests__/security/\n"},{"location":"testing.html#continuous-improvement","title":"Continuous Improvement","text":"afterEach or afterAll hooks.beforeEach for common test setup to avoid repetition.The project aims for high test coverage, particularly focusing on: - Security-critical code paths - API endpoints - Data validation - Error handling - Event broadcasting
Run coverage reports using:
bun test --coverage\n"},{"location":"testing.html#debugging-tests","title":"Debugging Tests","text":"To debug tests: 1. Set DEBUG=true to enable console output during tests 2. Use the --watch flag for development 3. Add console.log() statements (they're only shown when DEBUG is true) 4. Use the test utilities' debugging helpers
Using Node Inspector:
# Start tests with inspector\nbun test --inspect\n\n# Start tests with inspector and break on first line\nbun test --inspect-brk\n Using VS Code:
// .vscode/launch.json\n{\n \"version\": \"0.2.0\",\n \"configurations\": [\n {\n \"type\": \"bun\",\n \"request\": \"launch\",\n \"name\": \"Debug Tests\",\n \"program\": \"${workspaceFolder}/node_modules/bun/bin/bun\",\n \"args\": [\"test\", \"${file}\"],\n \"cwd\": \"${workspaceFolder}\",\n \"env\": { \"DEBUG\": \"true\" }\n }\n ]\n}\n Test Isolation: To run a single test in isolation:
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"},{"location":"testing.html#coverage-requirements","title":"Coverage Requirements","text":"The project maintains strict coverage requirements:
Coverage reports are generated in multiple formats: - Console summary - HTML report (./coverage/index.html) - LCOV report (./coverage/lcov.info)
To view detailed coverage:
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curl http://localhost:3000/health\n Expected response:
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Solutions:
Check if the server is running:
# For Docker installation\ndocker compose ps\n\n# For manual installation\nps aux | grep mcp\n Verify port availability:
# Check if port is in use\nnetstat -tuln | grep 3000\n Check logs:
# Docker logs\ndocker compose logs mcp\n\n# Manual installation logs\nbun run dev\n Symptoms: - \"Connection Error\" in health check - Cannot control devices - State updates not working
Solutions:
Verify Home Assistant URL and token in .env:
HA_URL=http://homeassistant:8123\nHA_TOKEN=your_long_lived_access_token\n Test Home Assistant connection:
curl -H \"Authorization: Bearer YOUR_HA_TOKEN\" \\\n http://your-homeassistant:8123/api/\n Check network connectivity:
# For Docker setup\ndocker compose exec mcp ping homeassistant\n Symptoms: - 401 Unauthorized responses - \"Invalid token\" errors
Solutions:
Generate a new token:
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/auth/token \\\n -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" \\\n -d '{\"username\": \"your_username\", \"password\": \"your_password\"}'\n Verify token format:
// Token should be in format:\nAuthorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIs...\n Symptoms: - 429 Too Many Requests - \"Rate limit exceeded\" errors
Solutions:
Check current rate limit status:
curl -I http://localhost:3000/api/state\n Adjust rate limits in configuration:
security:\n rateLimit: 100 # Increase if needed\n rateLimitWindow: 60000 # Window in milliseconds\n Symptoms: - Frequent disconnections - Missing state updates - EventSource errors
Solutions:
Implement proper reconnection logic:
class SSEClient {\n constructor() {\n this.connect();\n }\n\n connect() {\n this.eventSource = new EventSource('/subscribe_events');\n this.eventSource.onerror = this.handleError.bind(this);\n }\n\n handleError(error) {\n console.error('SSE Error:', error);\n this.eventSource.close();\n setTimeout(() => this.connect(), 1000);\n }\n}\n Check network stability:
# Monitor connection stability\nping -c 100 localhost\n Symptoms: - Slow response times - Command execution delays - UI lag
Solutions:
Enable Redis caching:
REDIS_ENABLED=true\nREDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379\n Monitor system resources:
# Check CPU and memory usage\ndocker stats\n\n# Or for manual installation\ntop -p $(pgrep -f mcp)\n Optimize database queries and caching:
// Use batch operations\nconst results = await Promise.all([\n cache.get('key1'),\n cache.get('key2')\n]);\n Symptoms: - Commands appear successful but no device response - Inconsistent device states - Error messages from Home Assistant
Solutions:
Verify device availability:
curl http://localhost:3000/api/state/light.living_room\n Check command syntax:
# Test basic command\ncurl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/command \\\n -H \"Content-Type: application/json\" \\\n -d '{\"command\": \"Turn on living room lights\"}'\n Review Home Assistant logs:
docker compose exec homeassistant journalctl -f\n Enable debug logging:
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# TCP dump for API traffic\ntcpdump -i any port 3000 -w debug.pcap\n"},{"location":"troubleshooting.html#performance-profiling","title":"Performance Profiling","text":"Enable performance monitoring:
ENABLE_METRICS=true\nMETRICS_PORT=9090\n"},{"location":"troubleshooting.html#getting-help","title":"Getting Help","text":"If you're still experiencing issues:
Run periodic health checks:
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"},{"location":"troubleshooting.html#q-how-do-i-update-mcp-server","title":"Q: How do I update MCP Server?","text":"A: For Docker installation:
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"},{"location":"troubleshooting.html#q-does-mcp-server-support-all-home-assistant-integrations","title":"Q: Does MCP Server support all Home Assistant integrations?","text":"A: MCP Server supports all Home Assistant devices and services that are accessible via the REST API.
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"},{"location":"troubleshooting.html#q-can-i-use-mcp-server-remotely","title":"Q: Can I use MCP Server remotely?","text":"A: Yes, but we recommend using a secure connection (HTTPS) and proper authentication when exposing MCP Server to the internet.
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"},{"location":"troubleshooting.html#q-why-are-my-commands-not-working","title":"Q: Why are my commands not working?","text":"A: Verify: 1. Command syntax 2. Device availability 3. User permissions 4. Home Assistant API access
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"},{"location":"usage.html#basic-setup","title":"Basic Setup","text":"bun run devProduction mode: bun run start
Accessing the Server:
http://localhost:3000.envBasic device control can be performed via the REST API:
// Turn on a light\nfetch('http://localhost:3000/api/control', {\n method: 'POST',\n headers: {\n 'Content-Type': 'application/json',\n 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`\n },\n body: JSON.stringify({\n entity_id: 'light.living_room',\n command: 'turn_on',\n parameters: { brightness: 50 }\n })\n});\n"},{"location":"usage.html#supported-commands","title":"Supported Commands","text":"turn_onturn_offtoggleset_brightnessSubscribe to real-time device state changes:
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"},{"location":"usage.html#limitations","title":"Limitations","text":"Configure the server using environment variables in .env:
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200 - Success400 - Bad Request401 - Unauthorized404 - Not Found500 - Server ErrorError responses include detailed messages:
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const ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:3000/ws');\n\nws.onmessage = (event) => {\n const data = JSON.parse(event.data);\n console.log('Received:', data);\n};\n\nws.send(JSON.stringify({\n type: 'command',\n payload: {\n command: 'Turn on lights'\n }\n}));\n"},{"location":"api/index.html#api-versioning","title":"API Versioning","text":"The current API version is v1. Include the version in the URL:
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The Core Functions API provides the fundamental operations for interacting with Home Assistant devices and services through MCP Server.
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GET /api/state\nGET /api/state/{entity_id}\n Parameters: - entity_id (optional): Specific device ID to query
# Get all states\ncurl http://localhost:3000/api/state\n\n# Get specific device state\ncurl http://localhost:3000/api/state/light.living_room\n Response:
{\n \"entity_id\": \"light.living_room\",\n \"state\": \"on\",\n \"attributes\": {\n \"brightness\": 255,\n \"color_temp\": 370,\n \"friendly_name\": \"Living Room Light\"\n },\n \"last_changed\": \"2024-01-20T15:30:00Z\"\n}\n"},{"location":"api/core.html#control-device","title":"Control Device","text":"Execute device commands.
POST /api/device/control\n Request body:
{\n \"entity_id\": \"light.living_room\",\n \"action\": \"turn_on\",\n \"parameters\": {\n \"brightness\": 200,\n \"color_temp\": 400\n }\n}\n Available actions: - turn_on - turn_off - toggle - set_value
Example with curl:
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POST /api/command\n Request body:
{\n \"command\": \"Turn on the living room lights and set them to 50% brightness\"\n}\n Example usage:
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POST /api/group\n Request body:
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GET /health\n Response:
{\n \"status\": \"healthy\",\n \"version\": \"1.0.0\",\n \"uptime\": 3600,\n \"homeAssistant\": {\n \"connected\": true,\n \"version\": \"2024.1.0\"\n }\n}\n"},{"location":"api/core.html#configuration","title":"Configuration","text":"Get current server configuration.
GET /api/config\n Response:
{\n \"server\": {\n \"port\": 3000,\n \"host\": \"0.0.0.0\",\n \"version\": \"1.0.0\"\n },\n \"homeAssistant\": {\n \"url\": \"http://homeassistant:8123\",\n \"connected\": true\n },\n \"features\": {\n \"nlp\": true,\n \"scenes\": true,\n \"groups\": true\n }\n}\n"},{"location":"api/core.html#error-handling","title":"Error Handling","text":"All endpoints follow standard HTTP status codes and return detailed error messages:
{\n \"error\": true,\n \"code\": \"INVALID_ENTITY\",\n \"message\": \"Device 'light.nonexistent' not found\",\n \"details\": {\n \"entity_id\": \"light.nonexistent\",\n \"available_entities\": [\n \"light.living_room\",\n \"light.kitchen\"\n ]\n }\n}\n Common error codes: - INVALID_ENTITY: Device not found - INVALID_ACTION: Unsupported action - INVALID_PARAMETERS: Invalid command parameters - AUTHENTICATION_ERROR: Invalid or missing token - CONNECTION_ERROR: Home Assistant connection issue
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"},{"location":"api/sse.html#overview","title":"Overview","text":"Server-Sent Events (SSE) is a standard that enables servers to push real-time updates to clients over HTTP connections. MCP Server uses SSE to provide:
Create an EventSource connection to receive updates:
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{\n \"type\": \"state_changed\",\n \"entity_id\": \"light.living_room\",\n \"state\": \"on\",\n \"attributes\": {\n \"brightness\": 255,\n \"color_temp\": 370\n },\n \"timestamp\": \"2024-01-20T15:30:00Z\"\n}\n"},{"location":"api/sse.html#filtered-subscriptions","title":"Filtered Subscriptions","text":""},{"location":"api/sse.html#by-domain","title":"By Domain","text":"Subscribe to specific device types:
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Performance
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Open/Closed
Closed for modification
Liskov Substitution
Use interfaces properly
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"},{"location":"development/environment.html#prerequisites","title":"Prerequisites","text":""},{"location":"development/environment.html#required-software","title":"Required Software","text":"Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/jango-blockchained/homeassistant-mcp.git\ncd homeassistant-mcp\n Create Virtual Environment
python -m venv .venv\nsource .venv/bin/activate # Linux/macOS\n# or\n.venv\\Scripts\\activate # Windows\n Install Dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt\npip install -r docs/requirements.txt # for documentation\n We recommend using Visual Studio Code with these extensions: - Python - Docker - YAML - ESLint - Prettier
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