Loxone FAQs

Question 1

What is Loxone MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Loxone MCP Server is a high-performance Rust-based implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It enables AI assistants to control Loxone home automation systems, including lights, blinds, sensors, and weather data, using natural language commands.

Question 2

What are the main advantages of the Rust version over the Python legacy version?

Accepted Answer

The Rust version offers significant improvements, including 10-100x faster execution, enhanced security with consent management and audit logging, support for 23+ MCP tools (compared to ~10 in Python), more flexible multi-platform deployment options (WASM, Docker, native), and comprehensive health monitoring.

Question 3

How does Loxone MCP Server ensure security?

Accepted Answer

It provides advanced security features such as multi-backend credential storage (Infisical, Keychain), interactive consent management for sensitive operations, comprehensive audit trails, TLS support for secure connections, and rate limiting to prevent API abuse and DoS attacks.

Question 4

What deployment options are available for Loxone MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Loxone MCP Server offers versatile deployment options, including native binaries for direct execution, Docker for containerized environments, WASM for web-based deployments, and specific configuration for AI assistant platforms like Claude Desktop.

Question 5

Can I use Loxone MCP Server to control all my Loxone devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with 23+ integrated MCP tools, the server provides comprehensive control over a wide range of Loxone home automation functions, allowing AI assistants to manage lights, blinds, sensors, weather data, and more with natural language commands.

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