Smartthings Edge Driver
This skill enables local control of your SmartThings hub via an Edge device, enhancing responsiveness and reducing reliance on cloud connectivity.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add smartthings-edge-driver npx -- -y @trustedskills/smartthings-edge-driver
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"smartthings-edge-driver": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/smartthings-edge-driver"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to interact with SmartThings Edge drivers. It enables the agent to retrieve data from and potentially control devices managed through SmartThings Edge, extending automation capabilities beyond standard cloud integrations. The driver provides a bridge between the AI agent's logic and locally running SmartThings Edge processes.
When to use it
- Local Automation: Automate tasks that require local execution due to latency or privacy concerns, leveraging SmartThings Edge devices.
- Device Data Integration: Retrieve real-time data from SmartThings Edge sensors and integrate it into AI agent workflows (e.g., temperature readings for energy optimization).
- Complex Device Control: Control complex device behaviors managed by custom SmartThings Edge drivers that go beyond simple on/off functionality.
- Offline Operation: Enable some level of automation even when internet connectivity is unavailable, relying on the local processing power of SmartThings Edge.
Key capabilities
- Interaction with SmartThings Edge Drivers
- Data retrieval from Edge devices
- Control of Edge-managed devices
Example prompts
- "Get the current temperature reported by my SmartThings Edge sensor."
- "Run the 'Irrigation Cycle' driver on my SmartThings Edge hub."
- “What is the status of the garage door, as reported by the SmartThings Edge device?”
Tips & gotchas
- Requires a functional SmartThings Edge environment and correctly configured drivers.
- The specific commands available depend entirely on the capabilities exposed by the individual SmartThings Edge drivers.
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