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Nest Protect MCP Server

Server Configuration

Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
NEST_CLIENT_IDYesYour Google OAuth Client ID
NEST_PROJECT_IDYesYour Google Cloud Project ID
NEST_CLIENT_SECRETYesYour Google OAuth Client Secret
NEST_REFRESH_TOKENYesYour OAuth refresh token

Capabilities

Features and capabilities supported by this server

CapabilityDetails
tools
{
  "listChanged": true
}
logging
{}
prompts
{
  "listChanged": false
}
resources
{
  "subscribe": false,
  "listChanged": false
}
extensions
{
  "io.modelcontextprotocol/ui": {}
}
experimental
{}

Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
list_nest_devicesA

Discover Nest Protect Devices.

List all detectors, room locations, and online status with rich UI cards for home safety overview.

get_device_healthC

Get Device Health Status.

Real-time battery, smoke, CO, and connectivity metrics with visual health indicators in chat.

get_nest_eventsB

Get Recent Device Events.

Retrieve a list of recent smoke, CO, or connectivity events for a specific device.

hush_active_alarmA

Silence Active Alarm Device.

Temporarily hush smoke or CO alarms for maintenance or false triggers (30-300 seconds).

run_safety_testC

Execute Device Safety Test.

Trigger full, smoke, or CO self-tests on the device to verify alarm functionality.

set_device_ledA

Set Device LED Brightness.

Adjust the brightness level (0-100) of the Nest Protect status light ring.

trigger_test_alarmA
🚨 **Test Alarm Systems (Use Responsibly!)**

Trigger real alarm sounds on your Nest Protect devices for testing purposes.

**⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:**
• Only use for testing and maintenance
• Warn household members before testing
• Verify alarms work properly in emergencies
• Keep duration short to avoid false emergency responses

**Alarm Types:**
• 🔥 **Smoke**: Fire detection alarm (loud, pulsing)
• ☁️ **CO**: Carbon monoxide alarm (distinct pattern)
• 🔒 **Security**: Intrusion/breach alarm (continuous)
• 🆘 **Emergency**: Panic button (immediate response)

**Parameters:**
• device_id: Target Nest Protect device ID (enterprises/project-id/devices/device-id)
• alarm_type: Type of alarm (smoke, co, security, emergency) - default: smoke
• duration_seconds: How long to sound alarm (5-60 seconds) - default: 10
• volume: Alarm volume percentage (50-100%) - default: 100
set_security_modeA

Set Guard Security Mode.

Arm (home/away) or disarm the Nest security system using an optional passcode.

get_server_statusA

Get Server System Status.

Retrieve host CPU, memory, and disk usage metrics for the MCP server process.

get_mcp_processA

Get MCP Process Metrics.

Retrieve detailed memory and CPU consumption for the specific Nest Protect MCP process.

check_api_connectivityB

Check API Connection Health.

Verify real-time connectivity and latency to the Google Smart Device Management API.

list_server_toolsB

List Available MCP Tools.

Retrieve a comprehensive list of all registered tools and their functional descriptions.

get_tool_detailsA

Get Tool Practical Help.

Retrieve detailed parameters, usage examples, and safety constraints for a specific tool.

search_mcp_toolsA

Search Tools by Keyword.

Discovery helper to find relevant tools based on name, description, or capability keywords.

start_google_oauthB

Initiate Google OAuth Flow.

Start the secure OAuth 2.0 authorization process to link your Nest account.

finish_google_oauthB

Complete Google OAuth Callback.

Process the authorization code and exchange it for persistent access and refresh tokens.

refresh_nest_tokenC

Refresh Nest Access Token.

Force or verify the renewal of the current OAuth 2.0 access token for API calls.

get_nest_auth_statusA

Get Nest Auth Configuration Status.

Summarize whether NEST_* credentials and tokens are loaded (masked); reads repo .env when needed.

get_oauth_redirect_referenceA

Get OAuth Redirect URI Reference.

Return example redirect URIs (CLI vs web wizard), doc links, and just auth hints for PCM setup.

get_pcm_authorize_urlB

Get PCM Authorize URL.

Build the Partner Connections Manager authorization URL (same as start_google_oauth); optional browser.

validate_nest_credentialsA

Validate Nest SDM Credentials.

Optionally refresh the access token, then call SDM devices?pageSize=1 to verify the stack works.

get_mcp_configA

Get Current Server Configuration.

Retrieve the active configuration values for API endpoints, timeouts, and device filters.

update_mcp_configA

Update Server Configuration Values.

Modify active settings and optionally persist them to the config.toml file.

reset_mcp_configA

Reset Configuration to Defaults.

Revert all server settings to their original factory values (requires confirmation).

export_config_fileC

Export Config To File.

Save the current active configuration to a local file in TOML or JSON format.

import_config_fileA

Import Config From File.

Load configuration settings from a local file and merge them into the server state.

analyze_home_safetyD

Assess Home Safety AI.

Perform comprehensive safety evaluation using advanced AI orchestration and sampling patterns.

coordinate_emergency_aiC

Coordinate Emergency AI Response.

Execute intelligent coordination during safety incidents using sampling for complex decisions.

forecast_maintenance_needsB

Forecast Device Maintenance Needs.

Predict future battery replacements and sensor failures using environmental AI analysis.

configure_smart_automationC

Configure Smart Safety Automation.

Set up adaptive automation rules that learn your lifestyle patterns for proactive safety.

get_server_infoB

Get Server Information.

Retrieve version, capabilities, and operational documentation for this Nest Protect MCP instance.

list_supported_hardwareB

List Supported Nest Hardware.

Retrieve detailed technical specifications for supported Nest Protect generations and models.

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription
nest_protect_setupGuide to set up Nest Protect MCP auth (Google OAuth, refresh token).
nest_protect_safety_checkHow to run a safety test on a Nest Protect device.
nest_protect_overviewOverview of Nest Protect MCP tools and capabilities.

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription

No resources

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