This visual editor is the tool your Home Assistant install needs for automations
Summary
Home Assistant serves as a versatile automation tool for smart homes, offering both easy control and deep customization. With over 3,000 official integrations and countless community options, it stands out as a powerful platform for smart device management.
Key Insights
What is HACS and how do you install this visual editor using it?
HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) is a custom integration manager that allows installing community-developed add-ons like this visual editor directly into Home Assistant. The editor installs as a native HACS integration without needing external add-ons, containers, or databases, and can be added via the HACS store with a step-by-step installation process.
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Does this visual editor store automations in a proprietary format, or are they compatible with standard Home Assistant?
The visual editor stores 100% native Home Assistant YAML logic, reading and writing directly to Home Assistant's automation storage without side-files or external databases. Existing automations can be imported, visually edited, and saved back, ensuring they continue working even if the editor is removed.