How do I install the smartthings mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Smartthings MCP Server

This project provides a small [Model Context Protocol](https://github.com/smartthings/mcp) server exposing a few SmartThings helper tools.

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What is the Smartthings MCP Server?

This project provides a small Model Context Protocol server exposing a few SmartThings helper tools.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_rooms	return a mapping of room UUIDs to names.
get_devices	list devices with optional filtering.
get_device_status	fetch status for a device by UUID.
execute_commands	send commands to a device.

How to install the Smartthings MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "SmartThings": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "src/server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOKEN": "Your Personal Token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Smartthings MCP to get rooms.”
“Use Smartthings MCP to get devices.”
“Use Smartthings MCP to get device status.”

Frequently asked questions

This project provides a small [Model Context Protocol](https://github.com/smartthings/mcp) server exposing a few SmartThings helper tools. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.