From 80b6ab43d31c1d968dc2b4726befa2b7737372b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Hutson <hutson@htsn.io>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:50:49 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Auto-sync: 20260120-145048

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 HOMEASSISTANT.md | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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@@ -309,6 +309,47 @@ rest_command:
     payload: '{"chat_id": "<CHAT_ID>", "text": "{{ message }}"}'
 ```
 
+## SSH Access (Terminal & SSH Add-on)
+
+The Terminal & SSH add-on provides remote shell access to Home Assistant OS.
+
+**Connection:**
+```bash
+ssh root@10.10.10.210 -p 22
+```
+
+**Authentication:** SSH key from Mac Mini (`~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub`)
+
+**Hostname:** `core-ssh`
+
+**Features:**
+- Direct shell access to Home Assistant OS
+- Access to Home Assistant CLI (`ha` command)
+- File system access for debugging
+
+## MCP Server Integration
+
+Home Assistant has a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server integration for AI assistant connectivity.
+
+**Status:** Enabled (configured with "Assist" service)
+
+**Endpoint:** `http://10.10.10.210:8123/api/mcp`
+
+**Claude Code Configuration:** Added to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`:
+```json
+{
+  "homeassistant": {
+    "type": "http",
+    "url": "http://10.10.10.210:8123/api/mcp",
+    "headers": {
+      "Authorization": "Bearer <HA_API_TOKEN>"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Note:** The MCP server uses the Assist API to expose entities and services to AI clients.
+
 ## TODO
 
 - [ ] Set static IP (currently DHCP at .210, should be .110)
@@ -316,3 +357,5 @@ rest_command:
 - [x] Document installed integrations
 - [x] Document automations
 - [ ] Set up Traefik reverse proxy (ha.htsn.io)
+- [x] Install Terminal & SSH add-on
+- [x] Enable MCP Server integration