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HomeAssistant-Light-MCP
CommunityMCP server by Koneisto · updated · ★ 0 · 13 downloads a week
Control Home Assistant lights and scenes. Lights only by design for safety. HomeAssistant-Light-MCP is a community project by Koneisto, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 3 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
HA_Environment variable | Required | Home Assistant URL (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:8123) |
HA_Environment variable, secret | Required | Home Assistant long-lived access token |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install HomeAssistant-Light-MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add homeassistant-light-mcp -e HA_URL=YOUR_HA_URL -e HA_TOKEN=YOUR_HA_TOKEN -- npx -y ha-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
Step-by-step: install HomeAssistant-Light-MCP in Claude Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"homeassistant-light-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ha-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"HA_URL": "YOUR_HA_URL",
"HA_TOKEN": "YOUR_HA_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install HomeAssistant-Light-MCP in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"homeassistant-light-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ha-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"HA_URL": "YOUR_HA_URL",
"HA_TOKEN": "YOUR_HA_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"homeassistant-light-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ha-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"HA_URL": "YOUR_HA_URL",
"HA_TOKEN": "YOUR_HA_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add homeassistant-light-mcp --env HA_URL=YOUR_HA_URL --env HA_TOKEN=YOUR_HA_TOKEN -- npx -y ha-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"homeassistant-light-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ha-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"HA_URL": "YOUR_HA_URL",
"HA_TOKEN": "YOUR_HA_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install HomeAssistant-Light-MCP in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add homeassistant-light-mcp npx -y ha-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the homeassistant-light-mcp block.
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HomeAssistant-Light-MCP: common questions
How do I install HomeAssistant-Light-MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add homeassistant-light-mcp -e HA_URL=YOUR_HA_URL -e HA_TOKEN=YOUR_HA_TOKEN -- npx -y ha-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is HomeAssistant-Light-MCP the official server?
HomeAssistant-Light-MCP is a community project by Koneisto, not verified by a company domain.
Is HomeAssistant-Light-MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is HomeAssistant-Light-MCP safe to use?
It scores 57 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to HomeAssistant-Light-MCP?
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Does HomeAssistant-Light-MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.