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OpenHAB MCP Server

@tdeckers

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Other

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stdio

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tdeckers

About OpenHAB MCP Server

An MCP server for OpenHAB

OpenHAB MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openhab-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-d",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "8081:8000",
        "\\"
      ]
    }
  }
}

OpenHAB MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is OpenHAB MCP Server?

OpenHAB MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects to a real openHAB instance via its REST API. It enables AI assistants like Claude and Cline to interact with your openHAB smart home system through natural language.

How to use OpenHAB MCP Server?

Run the server using the prebuilt Docker/Podman image from ghcr.io/tdeckers/openhab-mcp. Set the required environment variables OPENHAB_URL and OPENHAB_API_TOKEN (and optionally OPENHAB_USERNAME/OPENHAB_PASSWORD for basic auth). By default the server uses stdio; set MCP_MODE=remote to expose Streamable HTTP at /mcp and SSE at /sse. Configure Claude Desktop or Cline in VSCode by adding a JSON configuration entry that launches the container.

Key features of OpenHAB MCP Server

  • Manage items, things, rules, scripts, and links
  • Supports stdio, Streamable HTTP, and SSE transports
  • Provides MCP resources for listing items
  • Enables natural language control via AI assistants
  • Containerized deployment with a published image

Use cases of OpenHAB MCP Server

  • List all openHAB items in your system using a chat prompt
  • Update item states or create new items conversationally
  • Create, update, or delete things and their configurations
  • Run rules on demand and manage rule scripts
  • Clean up orphaned item-channel links

Frequently asked questions

1

What is required to run the OpenHAB MCP Server?

Python 3.7+ is required for local development, but the recommended deployment uses the prebuilt container image with Podman or Docker.

2

How do I authenticate with my openHAB instance?

Set the `OPENHAB_URL` and `OPENHAB_API_TOKEN` environment variables. If your openHAB uses basic authentication, additionally set `OPENHAB_USERNAME` and `OPENHAB_PASSWORD`.

3

What transport modes are supported?

The server supports stdio (default) and remote mode. In remote mode (`MCP_MODE=remote`), it exposes Streamable HTTP at `http://HOST:PORT/mcp` and SSE at `http://HOST:PORT/sse`.

4

How can I connect the server to Claude or Cline?

Add a JSON configuration entry to the Claude Desktop config file or the Cline `mcp.json` file that runs the container with the required environment variables. The README provides exact configuration examples for both.

5

What openHAB components can I manage?

You can manage items, things, rules, scripts, and item-channel links. The server provides tools for listing, creating, updating, deleting, and running these components.

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