ha-entities
Home Assistant entity and domain management. Use when working with entity IDs, device classes, template entities, groups, or domain-specific attribute customizations.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/laurigates/claude-plugins --skill ha-entities- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads ha-entities automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Home Assistant Entities
When to Use This Skill
| Use this skill when... | Use ha-automations instead when... |
|---|---|
| Understanding entity domains | Creating automation rules |
| Customizing entities | Working with triggers/actions |
| Creating template sensors | Writing automation conditions |
| Setting up groups | Working with scripts/scenes |
| Working with device classes | Handling events |
Entity ID Structure
domain.object_id
Examples:
light.living_room_ceilingsensor.outdoor_temperaturebinary_sensor.front_door_contactswitch.garden_irrigation
Common Domains
| Domain | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
light | Lighting control | light.kitchen |
switch | On/off switches | switch.outlet |
sensor | Numeric sensors | sensor.temperature |
binary_sensor | On/off sensors | binary_sensor.motion |
climate | HVAC control | climate.thermostat |
cover | Blinds, garage doors | cover.garage |
lock | Door locks | lock.front_door |
media_player | Media devices | media_player.tv |
camera | Camera feeds | camera.front_yard |
vacuum | Robot vacuums | vacuum.roomba |
fan | Fan control | fan.bedroom |
alarm_control_panel | Alarm systems | alarm_control_panel.home |
person | People tracking | person.john |
device_tracker | Device location | device_tracker.phone |
weather | Weather info | weather.home |
input_boolean | Virtual toggle | input_boolean.guest_mode |
input_number | Virtual number | input_number.target_temp |
input_select | Virtual dropdown | input_select.house_mode |
input_text | Virtual text | input_text.message |
input_datetime | Virtual date/time | input_datetime.alarm |
input_button | Virtual button | input_button.reset |
automation | Automations | automation.motion_light |
script | Scripts | script.morning_routine |
scene | Scenes | scene.movie_night |
group | Entity groups | group.all_lights |
timer | Countdown timers | timer.laundry |
counter | Counters | counter.guests |
zone | Geographic zones | zone.home |
sun | Sun position | sun.sun |
For complete device class tables (binary sensor and sensor), see REFERENCE.md.
Entity Customization
customize.yaml
# Single entity
light.living_room:
friendly_name: "Living Room Light"
icon: mdi:ceiling-light
# Binary sensor
binary_sensor.front_door:
friendly_name: "Front Door"
device_class: door
# Sensor
sensor.outdoor_temperature:
friendly_name: "Outdoor Temperature"
device_class: temperature
unit_of_measurement: "°C"
Glob Customization
customize_glob:
"light.*_ceiling":
icon: mdi:ceiling-light
"sensor.*_temperature":
device_class: temperature
unit_of_measurement: "°C"
"binary_sensor.*_motion":
device_class: motion
Template Sensors
template:
- sensor:
# Simple state
- name: "Average Temperature"
unit_of_measurement: "°C"
device_class: temperature
state: >-
{{ ((states('sensor.living_room_temp') | float +
states('sensor.bedroom_temp') | float +
states('sensor.kitchen_temp') | float) / 3) | round(1) }}
# With attributes
- name: "Power Usage"
unit_of_measurement: "W"
device_class: power
state: "{{ states('sensor.energy_meter_power') }}"
attributes:
cost_per_hour: >-
{{ (states('sensor.energy_meter_power') | float * 0.15 / 1000) | round(2) }}
# Availability
- name: "Solar Power"
unit_of_measurement: "W"
device_class: power
state: "{{ states('sensor.inverter_power') }}"
availability: "{{ states('sensor.inverter_power') != 'unavailable' }}"
For template binary sensors, switches, buttons, numbers, groups, utility meters, counters, and timers, see REFERENCE.md.
State Attributes
Common Attributes
| Domain | Common Attributes |
|---|---|
light | brightness, color_temp, rgb_color, hs_color, effect |
climate | temperature, current_temperature, hvac_action, preset_mode |
media_player | volume_level, media_title, media_artist, source |
cover | current_position, current_tilt_position |
weather | temperature, humidity, pressure, wind_speed, forecast |
person | source, latitude, longitude, gps_accuracy |
sun | elevation, azimuth, next_rising, next_setting |
Accessing Attributes
# In templates
{{ state_attr('light.living_room', 'brightness') }}
{{ state_attr('climate.thermostat', 'current_temperature') }}
{{ state_attr('sun.sun', 'elevation') }}
# In conditions
condition:
- condition: numeric_state
entity_id: light.living_room
attribute: brightness
above: 100
Quick Reference
State Functions
| Function | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
states('entity') | Get state | states('sensor.temp') |
state_attr('entity', 'attr') | Get attribute | state_attr('light.x', 'brightness') |
is_state('entity', 'value') | Check state | is_state('light.x', 'on') |
is_state_attr('entity', 'attr', 'val') | Check attribute | is_state_attr('climate.x', 'hvac_action', 'heating') |
states.domain | All entities in domain | states.light |
expand('group.x') | Expand group members | expand('group.all_lights') |
Agentic Optimizations
| Context | Command |
|---|---|
| Find entity usage | grep -r "entity_id:" config/ --include="*.yaml" |
| List customizations | grep -rA2 "^[a-z_]*\\..*:" config/customize.yaml |
| Find template sensors | grep -rB2 "platform: template" config/ --include="*.yaml" |
| Find groups | grep -rA5 "^group:" config/ --include="*.yaml" |
| List domains used | grep -roh "[a-z_]*\\." config/ --include="*.yaml" | sort -u |
FAQ
What does the ha-entities skill do?
Home Assistant entity and domain management. Use when working with entity IDs, device classes, template entities, groups, or domain-specific attribute customizations.
How do I install ha-entities?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/laurigates/claude-plugins --skill ha-entities in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/ha-entities/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ha-entities/ (project).
Which AI agents can use ha-entities?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is ha-entities safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains ha-entities?
It is published by laurigates in laurigates/claude-plugins. It has 71 recorded installs.
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