matter-controller-mcp by 0x1abin - MCP Server

Matter Controller MCP Server

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive Matter device control capabilities. This server enables AI assistants and applications to discover, commission, and control Matter-compatible smart home devices through a standardized interface.

Features

🔌 Device Management: Commission and decommission Matter devices with automatic connection
💡 Device Control: Control lights, switches, and other Matter devices
🎛️ Advanced Controls: Support for dimming, color control, and color temperature
📊 Device Information: Retrieve detailed device information and capabilities structure
🔧 Attribute Access: Read and write device cluster attributes directly
🌐 Multiple Transports: Support for stdio, SSE, and streamable HTTP transports
🔧 Flexible Configuration: Environment-based configuration options

Supported Device Types

Lighting: On/off lights, dimmable lights, color lights
Switches: Smart switches and outlets
Sensors: Various sensor types (temperature, humidity, etc.)
And more: Any Matter-compatible device

Architecture

┌─────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   MCP Client    │◄──►│  MCP Server      │◄──►│  Matter Network │
│  (AI Assistant) │    │  (This Project)  │    │    (Devices)    │
└─────────────────┘    └──────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

The server acts as a bridge between MCP clients and Matter devices, providing a standardized interface for device control and monitoring.

Installation

NPM Package

npm install -g matter-controller-mcp

From Source

git clone https://github.com/0x1abin/matter-controller-mcp.git
cd matter-controller-mcp
npm install
npm run build

Usage

As MCP Server (Default - stdio transport)

npx matter-controller-mcp
# or
matter-controller-mcp

SSE Transport

npx matter-controller-mcp sse
# or
matter-controller-mcp sse

Streamable HTTP Transport

npx matter-controller-mcp streamableHttp
# or
matter-controller-mcp streamableHttp

Cursor MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "matter-controller": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "matter-controller-mcp", "stdio"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration

The server supports various environment variables for configuration:

# Matter controller configuration
export MATTER_UNIQUE_ID="your-unique-controller-id"          # Controller unique identifier
export MATTER_ADMIN_FABRIC_LABEL="Your Matter Controller"    # Admin fabric label  
export MATTER_LOG_LEVEL="info"                               # Log level: debug, info, warn, error

# BLE support (optional)
export ble="true"        # Enable BLE support
export ble.hci.id="0"    # BLE HCI interface ID

# Server configuration
export PORT="3001"       # Port for HTTP/SSE transports

Available Tools

Device Management

get_controller_status: Get current controller status
commission_device: Commission a new Matter device
get_commissioned_devices: List all commissioned devices
decommission_device: Remove a device from the network
get_device_info: Get detailed device information

Device Control

control_onoff_device: Turn devices on/off or toggle
control_level_device: Control brightness/dimming (0-254)
control_color_device: Control color temperature and hue/saturation

Advanced Features

read_attributes: Read device attributes from clusters (specific attributes or all)
write_attributes: Write attributes to device clusters (supports batch writing)

API Examples

Commission a Device

// Using manual pairing code
{
  "name": "commission_device",
  "arguments": {
    "pairingCode": "34970112332"
  }
}

// Using IP address and setup PIN
{
  "name": "commission_device",
  "arguments": {
    "ip": "192.168.1.100",
    "port": 5540,
    "setupPin": 20202021
  }
}

// Using BLE commissioning with WiFi credentials
{
  "name": "commission_device",
  "arguments": {
    "ble": true,
    "setupPin": 20202021,
    "longDiscriminator": 3840,
    "wifiSsid": "YourWiFiNetwork",
    "wifiCredentials": "YourWiFiPassword"
  }
}

Control Device

// Turn on a light
{
  "name": "control_onoff_device",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "action": "on"
  }
}

// Set brightness
{
  "name": "control_level_device",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "level": 128
  }
}

// Set color temperature (warm/cool white)
{
  "name": "control_color_device",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "colorTemperature": 250
  }
}

// Set color (hue and saturation for colored lights)
{
  "name": "control_color_device",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "hue": 120,
    "saturation": 200
  }
}

Read Device Information

// Get device details
{
  "name": "get_device_info",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef"
  }
}

// Read specific attributes
{
  "name": "read_attributes",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "clusterId": 6,  // OnOff cluster
    "endpointId": 1,
    "attributeIds": [0]  // OnOff attribute
  }
}

// Read all attributes in a cluster
{
  "name": "read_attributes",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "clusterId": 6,  // OnOff cluster
    "endpointId": 1
  }
}

// Write attributes (batch writing supported)
{
  "name": "write_attributes",
  "arguments": {
    "nodeId": "1234567890abcdef",
    "clusterId": 6,  // OnOff cluster
    "endpointId": 1,
    "attributes": {
      "0": true  // Set OnOff attribute to true
    }
  }
}

Development

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
TypeScript 5.6+
Matter.js compatible system
BLE support (optional, for BLE commissioning)

Build

npm run build                # Build the project (compiles TypeScript)
npm run start                # Start with stdio transport (default)
npm run start:sse            # Start with SSE transport
npm run start:streamableHttp # Start with streamable HTTP transport

Code Style

Use ES modules with .js extension in import paths
Strictly type all functions and variables with TypeScript
Follow zod schema patterns for tool input validation
Prefer async/await over callbacks and Promise chains
Use descriptive variable names and proper error handling

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

Follow the existing code style and patterns
Add appropriate error handling and logging
Update documentation for new features
Test your changes thoroughly
Follow semantic versioning for releases

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Device not found: Ensure the device is in pairing mode and on the same network
Connection timeout: Check network connectivity and device availability
Permission errors: Ensure proper permissions for BLE access (if using BLE commissioning)
Port conflicts: Change the PORT environment variable if using HTTP/SSE transport
Controller initialization failed: Check Matter.js dependencies and system compatibility
Device commissioning failed: Verify pairing code/PIN and network connectivity

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging for troubleshooting:

export MATTER_LOG_LEVEL="debug"

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the file for details.

Acknowledgments

Project CHIP - The Matter standard
Matter.js - The core Matter protocol implementation
MCP SDK - The MCP Typescript SDK
Model Context Protocol - The protocol specification

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