Is this skill safe for my network configuration?

Yes, the skill is designed to be read-only. It uses GET requests to the UniFi API, ensuring that your network settings and configurations remain unchanged.

Why does this skill require PTY mode for invocation?

PTY (Pseudo-Terminal) mode is required to correctly render the ASCII dashboards and tables generated by the underlying shell scripts.

What hardware is compatible with this skill?

It is tested on UniFi OS gateways like the Cloud Gateway Max and is compatible with most local UniFi OS controllers including the UDM and UDM Pro.

Do I need to share my UniFi credentials with a third party?

No. Your credentials (username, password, and gateway IP) are stored locally in your environment variables and never leave your local machine.

Can I see specific application usage through this skill?

Yes, the skill leverages UniFi's Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to list the top applications consuming bandwidth across your network.

UniFi Network Monitor

Name: UniFi Network Monitor
Author: jmagar

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Analytics & Monitoring

Monitors and queries UniFi network infrastructure through a local gateway API to provide real-time status and health insights.

The UniFi Network Monitor skill enables Claude to interface directly with UniFi OS gateways (like the Cloud Gateway Max) to provide a comprehensive overview of your home or office network. It allows users to track connected clients, monitor hardware health, analyze bandwidth usage via Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), and review recent security alerts through safe, read-only API calls. This skill is ideal for homelab enthusiasts and IT administrators who want to perform network audits, troubleshoot connectivity issues, or generate detailed status reports using natural language commands.

Key Features

01Real-time dashboard summarizing network health, devices, and client counts.

02Bandwidth analysis via DPI to identify top traffic-consuming applications.

03Active client monitoring with signal strength and RX/TX throughput data.

04Recent alert and event logging for security and connectivity troubleshooting.

05Detailed inventory tracking for UniFi APs, switches, and gateways.

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Use Cases

01Checking the operational status and uptime of distributed network hardware.

02Generating automated network health reports and summarizing recent system alerts.

03Identifying high-bandwidth users or unauthorized devices on the network.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jmagar/claude-homelab unifi

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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