How to Use the Home Assistant MCP in Cline
Cline builds and controls your smart home. Execute complex tasks and manage devices using this Home Assistant MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Home Assistant MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Home Assistant to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline executes smart home tasks
Give Cline a goal like turning off all lights at midnight. It uses `call_ha_service` to reach out to your instance and execute the commands in sequence. It handles the logic while you focus on your code. If a service fails, Cline reports the error and suggests a fix.
Deep entity inspection with Cline
Ask Cline to list your devices using `list_entity_states`. It parses the JSON response to find the correct entity ID for any specific room or sensor. This lets you write code that interacts with your house. You can build a custom dashboard or a monitoring script that Cline maintains for you.
Analyze home history in Cline
Use `get_entity_history` to pull past state data into your project. Cline analyzes these trends to help you debug your automation logic. It imports the history as data for your analysis tools. You see exactly when a sensor tripped and why your automation behaved the way it did.
Set up Home Assistant MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
home-assistant-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Home Assistant refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"home-assistant-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Home Assistant. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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Common questions about Home Assistant MCP in Cline
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