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Home Assistant Packages Documentation

Overview

This document describes the organization and structure of our Home Assistant packages. The configuration uses a modular approach through Home Assistant's packages feature, allowing for better organization and maintenance of the configuration.

Directory Structure

packages/
├── areas/         # Location-specific configurations
├── functions/     # Specific functionality modules
├── integrations/  # Core HA integration configs
├── projects/      # Special project configurations
├── routines/      # Time-based and routine tasks
├── scripts/       # Reusable script definitions
├── system/        # Core system management
├── test/          # Testing configurations
└── toys/          # Fun and experimental features

Package Types

Areas (areas/)

Location-specific configurations for different spaces in the home. Each area package contains:

  • Light configurations
  • Room-specific automations
  • Area-specific sensors
  • Scene definitions

Examples: back_yard.yaml, office.yaml, master_bathroom.yaml

Functions (functions/)

Modules that handle specific types of functionality across different areas:

  • Energy management
  • HVAC control
  • Dimmer and remote control systems
  • Security features

Examples: energy.yaml, hvac.yaml, dimmer_remote.yaml

Projects (projects/)

Special integrations for specific projects:

  • Mycology monitoring
  • Aquaponics system
  • Automated blinds
  • Each project package contains all related sensors, automations, and configurations

Routines (routines/)

Time-based and routine task configurations:

  • Morning routines
  • Work schedules
  • Evening sequences
  • Vacation modes

System (system/)

Core system management features:

  • Backup configurations
  • System health monitoring
  • Maintenance automations
  • Core service configurations

Best Practices

  1. Keep each package focused on a single responsibility
  2. Use clear, descriptive names for all entities
  3. Document dependencies between packages
  4. Include comments for complex automations
  5. Test configurations before deploying to production

Adding New Packages

To add a new package:

  1. Identify the appropriate category
  2. Create a new YAML file in the corresponding directory
  3. Follow the naming convention: <category>_<description>.yaml
  4. Include necessary documentation within the file
  5. Test the configuration before deploying

Common Patterns

  • Use !include statements for shared configurations
  • Leverage templates for reusable logic
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Use meaningful names for entities and automations

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