Can this skill help with containerized deployments?

Yes, it includes standardized Docker Compose files for every component to ensure a consistent and portable setup.

Does it support local AI voice control?

Yes, it provides integration patterns for using Ollama with Home Assistant's Wyoming protocol and Node-RED for intent recognition.

What software components are covered by this skill?

This skill provides comprehensive configurations for Home Assistant, Mosquitto MQTT, Zigbee2MQTT, ESPHome, and Node-RED.

What are the hardware requirements for this automation stack?

While it can run on various hardware, the skill provides a memory budget estimating approximately 3.5GB of RAM for the full suite.

Does this skill include security best practices?

Absolutely. It covers Mosquitto ACL (Access Control List) configurations, user authentication, and secrets management using Vault patterns.

Ahling Command Center: Home Automation

Name: Ahling Command Center: Home Automation
Author: Lobbi-Docs

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Deployment & DevOps

Deploys and manages a comprehensive home automation stack including Home Assistant, MQTT, Zigbee2MQTT, ESPHome, and Node-RED.

About

The Ahling Command Center skill provides deep domain knowledge and implementation patterns for building a sophisticated, self-hosted home automation environment. It enables Claude to architect and configure a modular system using Home Assistant for central control, Mosquitto for messaging, Zigbee2MQTT for device bridging, and ESPHome for custom hardware. By providing production-ready Docker Compose configurations and advanced integration patterns, it helps users build a secure, efficient, and voice-ready smart home infrastructure with optimized resource allocation.

Key Features

Advanced MQTT broker setup with ACL-based security and user management
End-to-end Zigbee2MQTT configuration for diverse coordinator hardware
Voice-activated automation workflows using Ollama and Node-RED integration
Standardized Docker Compose configurations for containerized deployment
Custom ESPHome firmware patterns for ESP32/ESP8266 sensors and relays
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Use Cases

Developing custom ESP32 sensors and automating them via Node-RED flows
Implementing localized Zigbee device management with Zigbee2MQTT bridging
Setting up a new self-hosted home automation hub from scratch using Docker

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Key Features

Advanced MQTT broker setup with ACL-based security and user management
End-to-end Zigbee2MQTT configuration for diverse coordinator hardware
Voice-activated automation workflows using Ollama and Node-RED integration
Standardized Docker Compose configurations for containerized deployment
Custom ESPHome firmware patterns for ESP32/ESP8266 sensors and relays
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Developing custom ESP32 sensors and automating them via Node-RED flows
Implementing localized Zigbee device management with Zigbee2MQTT bridging
Setting up a new self-hosted home automation hub from scratch using Docker