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---
layout: default
title: Installation
parent: Getting Started
nav_order: 1
---
# Installation Guide 🛠️
This guide covers different methods to install and set up the MCP Server for Home Assistant. Choose the installation method that best suits your needs.
## Prerequisites
Before installing MCP Server, ensure you have:
- Home Assistant instance running and accessible
- Node.js 18+ or Docker installed
- Home Assistant Long-Lived Access Token ([How to get one](https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/auth_api/#long-lived-access-token))
## Installation Methods
### 1. 🔧 Smithery Installation (Recommended)
The easiest way to install MCP Server is through Smithery:
#### Smithery Configuration
The project includes a `smithery.yaml` configuration:
```yaml
# Add smithery.yaml contents and explanation
```
#### Installation Steps
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install @jango-blockchained/advanced-homeassistant-mcp --client claude
```
### 2. 🐳 Docker Installation
For a containerized deployment:
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jango-blockchained/advanced-homeassistant-mcp.git
cd advanced-homeassistant-mcp
# Configure environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your Home Assistant details:
# - HA_URL: Your Home Assistant URL
# - HA_TOKEN: Your Long-Lived Access Token
# - Other configuration options
# Build and start containers
docker compose up -d --build
# View logs (optional)
docker compose logs -f --tail=50
```
### 3. 💻 Manual Installation
For direct installation on your system:
```bash
# Install Bun runtime
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/jango-blockchained/advanced-homeassistant-mcp.git
cd advanced-homeassistant-mcp
bun install --frozen-lockfile
# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration
# Start the server
bun run dev --watch
```
## Configuration
### Environment Variables
Key configuration options in your `.env` file:
```env
# Home Assistant Configuration
HA_URL=http://your-homeassistant:8123
HA_TOKEN=your_long_lived_access_token
# Server Configuration
PORT=3000
HOST=0.0.0.0
NODE_ENV=production
# Security Settings
JWT_SECRET=your_secure_jwt_secret
RATE_LIMIT=100
```
### Client Integration
#### Cursor Integration
Add to `.cursor/config/config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"homeassistant-mcp": {
"command": "bun",
"args": ["run", "start"],
"cwd": "${workspaceRoot}",
"env": {
"NODE_ENV": "development"
}
}
}
}
```
#### Claude Desktop Integration
Add to your Claude configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"homeassistant-mcp": {
"command": "bun",
"args": ["run", "start", "--port", "8080"],
"env": {
"NODE_ENV": "production"
}
}
}
}
```
## Verification
To verify your installation:
1. Check server status:
```bash
curl http://localhost:3000/health
```
2. Test Home Assistant connection:
```bash
curl http://localhost:3000/api/state
```
## Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
1. Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](../troubleshooting.md)
2. Verify your environment variables
3. Check server logs:
```bash
# For Docker installation
docker compose logs -f
# For manual installation
bun run dev
```
## Next Steps
- Follow the [Quick Start Guide](quickstart.md) to begin using MCP Server
- Read the [API Documentation](../api/index.md) for integration details
- Check the [Architecture Overview](../architecture.md) to understand the system
## Support
Need help? Check our [Support Resources](../index.md#support) or [open an issue](https://github.com/jango-blockchained/advanced-homeassistant-mcp/issues).