# 📦 Publishing to NPM Guide
## 🚀 Ready to Publish!
Your Enhanced Home Assistant MCP server is configured for npm publication under the `@thelord` scope.
### 📋 Pre-Publication Checklist
- ✅ Package name: `@thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp`
- ✅ Author: `thelord`
- ✅ Version: `1.0.0`
- ✅ CLI interface ready
- ✅ NPX support configured
- ✅ TypeScript compiled
- ✅ All tests passing
- ✅ Documentation complete
### 🔧 Publication Steps
#### 1. **Login to NPM**
```bash
npm login
# Enter your npm username: thelord
# Enter your password: [your-password]
# Enter your email: [your-email]
```
#### 2. **Verify Package Configuration**
```bash
# Check package.json
npm run build
# Test locally
npm pack
# This creates @thelord-enhanced-homeassistant-mcp-1.0.0.tgz
```
#### 3. **Publish to NPM**
```bash
# Publish the scoped package
npm publish --access public
# Or if you want to publish as beta first
npm publish --tag beta --access public
```
#### 4. **Verify Publication**
```bash
# Check if published
npm view @thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp
# Test installation
npx @thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp help
```
### 🌟 Usage After Publication
Once published, users can use it immediately:
```bash
# Set credentials
export HOMEASSISTANT_URL="http://your-ha-ip:8123"
export HOMEASSISTANT_TOKEN="your-token"
# Run without installation
npx @thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp
```
### 📊 NPM Package Details
```json
{
"name": "@thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "thelord",
"description": "Enhanced MCP server for Home Assistant with comprehensive API integration",
"keywords": ["mcp", "home-assistant", "smart-home", "automation", "iot"],
"license": "MIT"
}
```
### 🔄 Future Updates
To publish updates:
```bash
# Update version
npm version patch # 1.0.0 → 1.0.1
npm version minor # 1.0.0 → 1.1.0
npm version major # 1.0.0 → 2.0.0
# Publish update
npm publish
```
### 🎯 Integration Examples
#### Claude Desktop
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"homeassistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp"],
"env": {
"HOMEASSISTANT_URL": "http://your-ha-ip:8123",
"HOMEASSISTANT_TOKEN": "your-token"
}
}
}
}
```
#### VS Code Settings
```json
{
"mcp.servers": {
"homeassistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp"]
}
}
}
```
### 📈 Marketing & Documentation
#### NPM README Badge
```markdown
[](https://badge.fury.io/js/@thelord%2Fenhanced-homeassistant-mcp)
[](https://npmjs.org/package/@thelord/enhanced-homeassistant-mcp)
```
#### Key Features to Highlight
- 🚀 **52+ tools** for comprehensive Home Assistant control
- 🔧 **Bulk operations** - Control multiple devices simultaneously
- ⭐ **Favorites system** - Quick access to frequently used entities
- 🔍 **Advanced search** - Filter entities with precision
- 📊 **Health dashboard** - Monitor system status
- 💻 **Zero installation** - Works with npx
- 🌍 **Cross-platform** - Windows, macOS, Linux
### 🛡️ Security & Best Practices
#### Environment Variables
```bash
# Required
HOMEASSISTANT_URL=http://your-ha-ip:8123
HOMEASSISTANT_TOKEN=your-long-lived-access-token
# Optional
DEBUG=false
REQUEST_TIMEOUT=10000
```
#### Claude Desktop Security
- ✅ Environment variables isolated
- ✅ No secrets in configuration files
- ✅ Home Assistant token secured
- ✅ HTTPS support ready
### 🎉 Success Metrics
After publication, track:
- 📊 **NPM downloads** - Weekly/monthly growth
- 🌟 **GitHub stars** - Community interest
- 🐛 **Issues opened** - User feedback
- 🔄 **Update frequency** - Active maintenance
- 💬 **Community engagement** - Discussions and PRs
### 🚀 Post-Publication TODO
1. **Create GitHub release** with changelog
2. **Update documentation** with npm links
3. **Submit to awesome lists** (MCP, Home Assistant)
4. **Create demo videos** for YouTube
5. **Write blog post** about features
6. **Share on social media** (Twitter, Reddit)
7. **Add to Claude Desktop docs** (if possible)
**🎯 Your package is ready for the world! Publish when ready.**
