Node Red
Node-RED allows you to visually create and connect flows of data and logic, streamlining automation tasks and integrations effortlessly.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add tonylofgren-node-red npx -- -y @trustedskills/tonylofgren-node-red
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tonylofgren-node-red": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/tonylofgren-node-red"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill, Node-RED, allows AI agents to interact with and control a wide range of devices and services through visual programming. It enables automation flows by connecting various nodes representing different functionalities like HTTP requests, MQTT brokers, or sensor data inputs. The agent can trigger actions based on events or conditions defined within these flows.
When to use it
- Home Automation: Control lights, thermostats, and other smart home devices based on time of day or sensor readings.
- Data Integration: Combine data from multiple sources (e.g., weather APIs, databases) into a unified view for analysis or reporting.
- IoT Device Management: Interact with and manage IoT devices by sending commands and receiving status updates.
- API Interactions: Automate tasks involving external APIs, such as posting to social media or triggering cloud functions.
Key capabilities
- Visual flow programming interface
- Support for a wide range of nodes (HTTP, MQTT, sensors, etc.)
- Event-driven automation
- Integration with various devices and services
Example prompts
- "Trigger the 'morning routine' Node-RED flow."
- "Send a message to the MQTT broker on topic 'living_room/temperature'."
- "Execute the HTTP request defined in the 'weather_update' flow."
Tips & gotchas
Node-RED requires some familiarity with visual programming concepts. Ensure that any necessary hardware or API credentials are properly configured before using this skill.
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