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Pimatic

Node.js home automation framework for the Raspberry Pi

Home Automation ★ 598 stars Medium setup GPL-2.0

Pimatic is an open-source home automation framework built on Node.js that runs on low-power devices such as the Raspberry Pi. Plugins add device support, and a rule engine plus a mobile-friendly web UI handle control and automation.

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Key features

  • Plugin-based device support
  • Rule engine
  • Mobile-friendly web UI
  • Runs on Raspberry Pi

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Lightweight
  • Simple rule system

Trade-offs

  • Development has slowed
  • Smaller community

Is Pimatic secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Pimatic's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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