ESPHome MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 10 tools to Alarm Action, Button Press, Cover Action, and more

Name: ESPHome
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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ESPHome as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add esphome --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About ESPHome MCP Server

Connect your ESPHome microcontrollers to any AI agent and take full control of your smart home or industrial IoT setup through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers ESPHome as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ESPHome data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Real-time Monitoring — Fetch the current state and values of any sensor, switch, or binary sensor using the get_entity_state tool.
Lighting Control — Manage lights with precision using light_action, including brightness and RGB color adjustments.
Appliance Management — Toggle switches, control fans with fan_action, and adjust covers (blinds/garage doors) with cover_action.
Interactive Components — Press buttons via button_press, set numeric values with number_set, and choose options from dropdowns with select_option.
Security & Safety — Arm or disarm alarm panels using alarm_action directly from your chat interface.

The ESPHome MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 ESPHome tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to ESPHome through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning esp32, esp8266, home-automation, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

alarm

Alarm action on ESPHome

Perform an action on an alarm control panel

button

Button press on ESPHome

Press a button entity

cover

Cover action on ESPHome

g., blinds, garage door), optionally setting position and tilt. Perform an action on a cover entity

fan

Fan action on ESPHome

Perform an action on a fan entity

get

Get entity state on ESPHome

g., sensor, switch) using the Web Server REST API. Get the state of an ESPHome entity

get

Get metrics on ESPHome

Get Prometheus metrics from the ESPHome device

light

Light action on ESPHome

Perform an action on a light entity

number

Number set on ESPHome

Set a value for a number entity

select

Select option on ESPHome

Set an option for a select entity

switch

Switch action on ESPHome

Perform an action on a switch entity

Connect ESPHome to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire ESPHome into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using ESPHome

Ask Claude: "Using ESPHome, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the ESPHome MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ESPHome through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ESPHome tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

ESPHome + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ESPHome MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed ESPHome tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ESPHome nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe ESPHome outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ESPHome status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for ESPHome in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ESPHome immediately.

"What is the current reading of the 'living_room_temperature' sensor?"

"Turn on the kitchen light and set it to a warm orange color."

"Close the garage door cover."

Troubleshooting ESPHome MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting ESPHome to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

ESPHome + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating ESPHome MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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