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Zwave-JS Server

Small server wrapping the Z-Wave JS driver over WebSocket

Home Automation ★ 162 stars Medium setup Apache-2.0

Z-Wave JS Server is a small server that exposes the Z-Wave JS driver over a WebSocket API. It allows multiple clients, such as Home Assistant, to control a Z-Wave network simultaneously.

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Key features

  • WebSocket Z-Wave API
  • Multi-client support
  • Built on Z-Wave JS
  • Lightweight server

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Decouples driver from clients
  • Reliable

Trade-offs

  • Headless, no UI
  • Z-Wave only

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