alexa-cli
Control Amazon Alexa devices and smart home via the `alexacli` CLI. Use when a user asks to speak/announce on Echo devices, control lights/thermostats/locks, send voice commands, or query Alexa.
Best use case
alexa-cli is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Control Amazon Alexa devices and smart home via the `alexacli` CLI. Use when a user asks to speak/announce on Echo devices, control lights/thermostats/locks, send voice commands, or query Alexa.
Teams using alexa-cli should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/alexa-cli/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How alexa-cli Compares
| Feature / Agent | alexa-cli | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Control Amazon Alexa devices and smart home via the `alexacli` CLI. Use when a user asks to speak/announce on Echo devices, control lights/thermostats/locks, send voice commands, or query Alexa.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Alexa CLI Use `alexacli` to control Amazon Echo devices and smart home via the unofficial Alexa API. ## Devices ```bash alexacli devices alexacli devices --json ``` ## Text-to-Speech ```bash # Speak on a specific device alexacli speak "Hello world" -d "Kitchen Echo" # Announce to ALL devices alexacli speak "Dinner is ready!" --announce # Device name matching is flexible alexacli speak "Build complete" -d Kitchen ``` ## Voice Commands (Smart Home Control) Send any command as if you spoke it to Alexa: ```bash # Lights alexacli command "turn off the living room lights" -d Kitchen alexacli command "dim the bedroom lights to 50 percent" -d Bedroom # Thermostat alexacli command "set thermostat to 72 degrees" -d Bedroom # Locks alexacli command "lock the front door" -d Kitchen # Music alexacli command "play jazz music" -d "Living Room" # Timers alexacli command "set a timer for 10 minutes" -d Kitchen ``` The `-d` flag specifies which Echo processes the command. ## Ask (Get Response Back) Send a command and capture Alexa's text response: ```bash alexacli ask "what's the thermostat set to" -d Kitchen # Output: The thermostat is set to 68 degrees. alexacli ask "what's on my calendar today" -d Kitchen --json ``` Useful for querying device state or getting Alexa-specific info. ## History ```bash alexacli history alexacli history --limit 5 --json ``` ## Command Reference | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `alexacli devices` | List all Echo devices | | `alexacli speak <text> -d <device>` | Text-to-speech on device | | `alexacli speak <text> --announce` | Announce to all devices | | `alexacli command <text> -d <device>` | Voice command (smart home, music, etc.) | | `alexacli ask <text> -d <device>` | Send command, get response back | | `alexacli history` | View recent voice activity | | `alexacli auth` | Configure authentication | ## Notes - Uses Amazon's unofficial API (same as Alexa app) - Refresh token valid ~14 days, re-run `alexacli auth` if expired - Device names support partial, case-insensitive matching - For AI/agentic use, `alexacli command` with natural language is preferred
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