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# 🏠 MCP Server for Home Assistant

Welcome to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server documentation! This guide will help you get started with integrating a lightweight automation tool with your Home Assistant setup.

## What is MCP Server?

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.

## Key Features

### 🎮 Device Control
- Basic REST API for device management
- WebSocket and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time updates
- Simple automation rule support

### 🛡️ Security & Performance
- JWT authentication
- Basic request validation
- Lightweight server design

## Documentation Structure

### Getting Started
- [Installation Guide](getting-started/installation.md) - Set up MCP Server
- [Quick Start Tutorial](getting-started/quickstart.md) - Basic usage examples

### Core Documentation
- [API Documentation](api/index.md) - API reference
- [Architecture Overview](architecture.md) - System design
- [Contributing Guidelines](contributing.md) - How to contribute
- [Troubleshooting Guide](troubleshooting.md) - Common issues

## Support

Need help or want to report issues?

- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jango-blockchained/homeassistant-mcp/issues)
- [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/jango-blockchained/homeassistant-mcp/discussions)

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/jango-blockchained/homeassistant-mcp/blob/main/LICENSE) file for details.