Does this skill support both ESP32 and ESP8266?

Yes, it provides specific GPIO pinout references and configuration templates for both ESP32 and ESP8266 platforms.

Does it handle sensitive credentials like WiFi passwords?

The skill follows best practices by using secrets.yaml for sensitive data, ensuring your main configuration remains shareable and secure.

Can it help me find the right GPIO pins?

Yes, it includes a detailed GPIO reference guide that highlights safe pins, strapping pins to avoid during boot, and default I2C/SPI assignments.

What happens if my ESPHome build fails?

It includes a comprehensive troubleshooting lookup table that provides solutions for common error messages like 'Could not compile' or 'WiFi connection failed'.

How does the validation workflow work?

The skill uses a dedicated script to run 'esphome config' for syntax checking and 'esphome compile' to verify the build before you flash the device.

ESPHome Configuration Helper

Name: ESPHome Configuration Helper
Author: nodnarbnitram

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Deployment & DevOps

Simplifies ESPHome device configuration and troubleshooting with templates, GPIO references, and validation tools.

About

The ESPHome Configuration Helper is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to accelerate the development of IoT device firmware. It provides a comprehensive library of ready-to-use YAML templates for sensors, relays, and displays, alongside detailed GPIO pinout guides to prevent hardware conflicts on ESP32 and ESP8266 platforms. By offering built-in validation scripts and an extensive troubleshooting database for compilation and runtime errors, this skill ensures that developers can move from concept to a flashing-ready configuration with minimal friction and higher reliability.

Key Features

Ready-to-use YAML templates for common device types like sensor nodes and relay switches
Extensive troubleshooting guide for resolving common compilation and runtime errors
Integrated secrets management patterns for secure WiFi and API credential handling
Comprehensive GPIO pinout references for ESP32 and ESP8266 to avoid strapping pin conflicts
Automated configuration validation and compilation testing scripts
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Debugging and resolving 'GPIO already in use' or 'Unknown platform' ESPHome errors
Rapidly bootstrapping a new ESP32 environmental sensor node with DHT22 or BME280
Configuring multi-channel relay controllers with physical button interlocks and Home Assistant integration

About

Key Features

Ready-to-use YAML templates for common device types like sensor nodes and relay switches
Extensive troubleshooting guide for resolving common compilation and runtime errors
Integrated secrets management patterns for secure WiFi and API credential handling
Comprehensive GPIO pinout references for ESP32 and ESP8266 to avoid strapping pin conflicts
Automated configuration validation and compilation testing scripts
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Debugging and resolving 'GPIO already in use' or 'Unknown platform' ESPHome errors
Rapidly bootstrapping a new ESP32 environmental sensor node with DHT22 or BME280
Configuring multi-channel relay controllers with physical button interlocks and Home Assistant integration