homey-cli
Control Homey home automation hub via CLI. Use when you need to control smart home devices (lights, thermostats, sockets, etc.), check device status, list zones, trigger flows, or perform any Homey automation tasks. Supports on/off, dimming, color changes, temperature control, and device inspection. Safe, capability-allowlisted operations only.
Best use case
homey-cli is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Control Homey home automation hub via CLI. Use when you need to control smart home devices (lights, thermostats, sockets, etc.), check device status, list zones, trigger flows, or perform any Homey automation tasks. Supports on/off, dimming, color changes, temperature control, and device inspection. Safe, capability-allowlisted operations only.
Teams using homey-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/homey-cli/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How homey-cli Compares
| Feature / Agent | homey-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 Homey home automation hub via CLI. Use when you need to control smart home devices (lights, thermostats, sockets, etc.), check device status, list zones, trigger flows, or perform any Homey automation tasks. Supports on/off, dimming, color changes, temperature control, and device inspection. Safe, capability-allowlisted operations only.
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
# Homey CLI Safe, agent-friendly CLI for controlling Homey home automation hubs. ## What This Skill Provides - **Device control**: Turn devices on/off, dim lights, change colors, set temperatures - **Device inspection**: List devices, check status, read capabilities - **Zone management**: List zones and devices per zone - **Flow control**: List and trigger flows - **Inventory**: Get complete hub overview ## Setup ### 1. Install Dependencies ```bash cd skills/homey-cli npm install ``` ### 2. Create Homey App Credentials 1. Go to https://tools.developer.homey.app/tools/app 2. Create a new app with: - **Callback URL**: `http://localhost:8787/callback` - Note your **Client ID** and **Client Secret** ### 3. Configure Environment Create `.env` file: ```bash export HOMEY_CLIENT_ID="your-client-id" export HOMEY_CLIENT_SECRET="your-client-secret" export HOMEY_REDIRECT_URL="http://localhost:8787/callback" ``` ### 4. Login ```bash bash run.sh auth login ``` Follow the OAuth flow in your browser. Tokens are stored in `~/.config/homey-cli/`. ## Usage ### List Homeys ```bash bash run.sh homey list ``` ### Select Active Homey ```bash bash run.sh homey use <homeyId> ``` ### Device Operations ```bash # List all devices bash run.sh devices list # List devices as JSON bash run.sh devices list --json # Get specific device bash run.sh devices get <deviceId> # Read capability value bash run.sh devices read <deviceId> onoff # Control devices bash run.sh devices on <deviceId> bash run.sh devices off <deviceId> bash run.sh devices dim <deviceId> 0.4 bash run.sh devices color <deviceId> #FF8800 bash run.sh devices temperature <deviceId> 21.5 ``` ### Flow Operations ```bash # List flows bash run.sh flows list # Trigger flow bash run.sh flows trigger <flowId> ``` ### Complete Inventory ```bash bash run.sh inventory --json ``` ## Safety Model Write operations are **capability-allowlisted** for safety: - Default allowed: `onoff`, `dim`, `light_hue`, `light_saturation`, `light_temperature`, `target_temperature` - Override via: `export HOMEY_CLI_ALLOWED_CAPABILITIES=onoff,dim,target_temperature` Destructive operations (delete devices, modify flows, change app settings) are **not supported**. ## Common Queries When users ask: - "Turn on the kitchen lights" → List devices, find match, use `devices on <deviceId>` - "Dim living room to 50%" → Find device, use `devices dim <deviceId> 0.5` - "What's the temperature in the bedroom?" → Find device, use `devices read <deviceId> measure_temperature` - "List all my lights" → Use `devices list --json` and filter by class/capabilities ## Configuration Storage - **Tokens**: `~/.config/homey-cli/credentials.json` - **Active Homey**: `~/.config/homey-cli/config.json` ## Troubleshooting - **Auth errors**: Re-run `bash run.sh auth login` - **Device not found**: Check device name/ID with `bash run.sh devices list` - **Capability not allowed**: Add to `HOMEY_CLI_ALLOWED_CAPABILITIES` or check if it's a read-only capability
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