How do I set up the Home Assistant connection?

You need to create a config.json file in ~/.claude/skill-config/control-office-lamp/ containing your Home Assistant URL, a Long-Lived Access Token, and the target entity ID.

Does this skill work with any Home Assistant entity?

Yes, although it is named for an office lamp, you can specify any compatible light or switch entity ID in your configuration file.

What natural language phrases can I use?

The skill responds to phrases like 'turn on my lamp', 'office light off', 'toggle the lamp', or 'is my lamp on?'

Is a specific Python environment required?

The skill uses 'uv run' to execute the control script, ensuring that dependencies are handled efficiently within your environment.

Home Assistant Office Lamp Control

Name: Home Assistant Office Lamp Control
Author: joescharf

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages office lighting through Home Assistant's REST API directly from the terminal.

About

The Office Lamp Control skill bridges the gap between your physical workspace and your development environment by integrating Home Assistant directly into Claude Code. It allows you to control power states, toggle lighting, and check device status using natural language commands, streamlining your workflow by keeping your focus on the terminal while managing your smart home environment.

Key Features

Natural language trigger phrases for lighting control
Support for On, Off, and Toggle commands
0 GitHub stars
Secure configuration using Long-Lived Access Tokens
Seamless Home Assistant REST API integration
Real-time status reporting for smart entities

Use Cases

Verifying lamp status remotely through the CLI
Automating workspace environment changes via natural language
Adjusting office lighting instantly during coding sessions

About

Key Features

Natural language trigger phrases for lighting control
Support for On, Off, and Toggle commands
0 GitHub stars
Secure configuration using Long-Lived Access Tokens
Seamless Home Assistant REST API integration
Real-time status reporting for smart entities

Use Cases

Verifying lamp status remotely through the CLI
Automating workspace environment changes via natural language
Adjusting office lighting instantly during coding sessions