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Use this skill when connecting to or configuring the Beacon MCP server, troubleshooting connection issues, or understanding what tools are available. Covers setup, authentication, environment variables, and all 17 tools.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
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/beacon:mcp-serverThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
The Beacon MCP server exposes 17 tools for controlling a family dashboard that runs as a Home Assistant add-on. It communicates with HA via REST API and manages local JSON data files for chores, family members, and meal plans.
The Beacon MCP server exposes 17 tools for controlling a family dashboard that runs as a Home Assistant add-on. It communicates with HA via REST API and manages local JSON data files for chores, family members, and meal plans.
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
SUPERVISOR_TOKEN | Yes | — | HA long-lived access token |
HA_URL | No | http://supervisor/core | HA instance URL |
DATA_DIR | No | /data | Directory for chore/member/meal JSON files |
beacon_add_list_item — Add item to a todo list (fuzzy name matching)beacon_get_list_items — Get all items from a listbeacon_check_item — Mark item completedbeacon_uncheck_item — Mark item as needs_actionbeacon_get_calendar — Get events for today + N daysbeacon_create_event — Create a calendar eventbeacon_get_media_players — List all players and statesbeacon_media_control — Play, pause, next, previous, volumebeacon_get_weather — Current weather conditionsbeacon_manage_chore — Complete/uncomplete a chore for a memberbeacon_create_chore — Create a new chore with assignmentsbeacon_update_chore — Update chore by name or IDbeacon_delete_chore — Delete chore and its completionsbeacon_list_chores — List all chores with today's statusbeacon_list_family_members — List all membersbeacon_get_meal_plan — Get meal plan entries for a date rangebeacon_set_meal_plan — Write meal plan dataStored in DATA_DIR as JSON arrays:
beacon_chores.json — Chore definitionsbeacon_family_members.json — Family member profilesbeacon_completions.json — Chore completion recordsbeacon_meal_plans.json — Meal plan entriesHA_URL is reachable and SUPERVISOR_TOKEN is validnpx claudepluginhub asachs01/beacon --plugin beaconIntegrates with Home Assistant REST and WebSocket APIs to manage entity states, call services, subscribe to events, and handle authentication. Use for HA API calls and real-time integrations.
Operates Home Assistant through HA NOVA relay with local OS-backed auth. Handles setup verification, self-update checks, and build self-reports.
Controls HomeKit smart home accessories like lights, doors, thermostats via HomeClaw MCP tools. Runs scenes, lists devices/rooms, queries events/status, manages automations/config, references characteristics.