Setup & Installation
openclaw skills install @jiasenl/clawdbot-skill-homebridge
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
npx clawhub install clawdbot-skill-homebridge
What This Skill Does
Connects to Homebridge Config UI X's REST API to control HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. Supports listing accessories by room or type, toggling power, adjusting brightness, setting colors, controlling thermostats, and managing fans.
Lets you control any Homebridge-managed device from a script or agent without needing the Home app or Siri.
When to use it
- Turn off all lights in a room before bed
- Set thermostat to a target temperature remotely
- Dim living room lights to a specific brightness
- Switch a smart fan to a set speed
- Check which accessories are currently active
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
INPUT
User asks: set the living room lights to 40% brightness
AGENT
- 1Authenticate with Homebridge Config UI X to get a Bearer token
- 2List all accessories filtered by room 'Living Room'
- 3Identify the Lightbulb accessory uniqueId from the response
- 4Send a PUT request with characteristicType 'Brightness' and value 40
OUTPUT
Living room lights are now at 40% brightness
Requirements
Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.
Homebridge with Config UI X installed and runningCredentials file at ~/.clawdbot/credentials/homebridge.json with url, username, and password