Does this skill support Jinja2 templates?

Yes, it includes comprehensive patterns for Jinja2 templating to handle dynamic states, attributes, and mathematical operations within Home Assistant.

What automation modes are supported?

The skill supports all standard Home Assistant modes including single, restart, queued, and parallel, with guidance on when to use each.

Can it help with debugging existing automations?

Absolutely. It provides best practices for logging, automation traces, and descriptive aliases to simplify the troubleshooting process.

Can I use this for complex multi-room logic?

Yes, the skill is designed to handle complex logic chains, including area-based entity targeting and sophisticated choose/wait sequences.

Home Assistant Automation Architect

Name: Home Assistant Automation Architect
Author: Lobbi-Docs

byLobbi-Docs

Productivity & Workflow

Generates and optimizes robust Home Assistant YAML automations including complex triggers, conditions, and action sequences.

About

This skill provides Claude with deep expertise in the Home Assistant automation engine, enabling the creation of production-grade YAML configurations. It covers the full spectrum of automation components—from diverse trigger types like MQTT and webhooks to sophisticated logic patterns like choose-sequences and parallel actions—while enforcing best practices for automation modes, Jinja2 templating, and debugging. Whether you are building simple motion-activated lights or complex multi-device climate routines, this skill ensures your YAML is syntactically correct and logically sound.

Key Features

Jinja2 template integration for dynamic entity targeting and state evaluation
Best practice enforcement for automation modes and troubleshooting traces
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Advanced logical branching with Choose and If/Then/Else sequences
Comprehensive trigger support including State, Time Pattern, and Webhooks
Support for complex action patterns like parallel execution and loops

Use Cases

Building smart lighting scenes based on motion, sun position, and occupancy
Implementing complex climate control logic using numeric state triggers and multiple conditions
Creating notification systems that respond to security events or device states

About

Key Features

Jinja2 template integration for dynamic entity targeting and state evaluation
Best practice enforcement for automation modes and troubleshooting traces
0 GitHub stars
Advanced logical branching with Choose and If/Then/Else sequences
Comprehensive trigger support including State, Time Pattern, and Webhooks
Support for complex action patterns like parallel execution and loops

Use Cases

Building smart lighting scenes based on motion, sun position, and occupancy
Implementing complex climate control logic using numeric state triggers and multiple conditions
Creating notification systems that respond to security events or device states