Can I use this for device testing without the Home Assistant UI?

Absolutely. It includes bash examples using mosquitto_pub and mosquitto_sub to test device states and commands directly via the MQTT broker.

How do I identify the correct USB port for my Zigbee dongle?

The skill includes diagnostic commands to list USB devices and find the stable '/dev/serial/by-id/' path to ensure persistent connectivity after reboots.

Does this skill support network-based Zigbee coordinators?

Yes, it includes configuration examples for both USB-based (like Sonoff CC2652P) and network-based (like SLZB-06) coordinators.

Is MQTT authentication handled in this setup?

Yes, the skill provides specific steps to generate a Mosquitto password file and configure credentials across all services for a secure deployment.

Home Assistant & Zigbee2MQTT Docker Setup

Name: Home Assistant & Zigbee2MQTT Docker Setup
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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Deployment & DevOps

Deploys and configures a complete Home Assistant ecosystem with Zigbee2MQTT and Mosquitto using Docker containers.

This skill provides a comprehensive blueprint for setting up a local smart home hub using Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, and a Mosquitto MQTT broker within a Docker environment. It streamlines the complex process of hardware coordinator identification, container networking, and device pairing, enabling developers and hobbyists to quickly integrate Zigbee sensors and actuators into their automation workflows with standardized configurations and best practices for stability and security.

Key Features

01Automated Docker Compose configuration for HA, Z2M, and Mosquitto

0218 GitHub stars

03Hardware coordinator identification and serial port mapping

04Ready-to-use YAML automation templates for smart home devices

05Standardized Zigbee2MQTT configuration for automated device discovery

06Secure MQTT broker setup with user authentication and persistence

Use Cases

01Testing smart home device integrations and MQTT messaging via CLI

02Migrating a Zigbee network from a proprietary hub to a Docker-based architecture

03Setting up a new Home Assistant instance with local Zigbee control

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jamie-bitflight/claude_skills ha-zigbee2mqtt-docker

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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