[MOD] New installation method since HACS does not support GITEA

README.md

@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 # MCP Bridge - Home Assistant Integration
 
-[![hacs_badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/HACS-Custom-orange.svg)](https://github.com/custom-components/hacs)
-
 Bridge integration between Home Assistant and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, enabling AI agents to control your smart home.
 
 ## Features
@@ -18,29 +16,79 @@ MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic's protocol for connecting AI agents to
 
 ## Installation
 
-### Via HACS (Recommended)
+**Note:** This integration is hosted on Gitea (not GitHub), so it's not available via HACS. Instead, use one of the automated installation methods below.
 
-1. **Add Custom Repository**
+### Method 1: One-Line Install/Update (Easiest)
-   - Open HACS in Home Assistant
-   - Click the three dots (⋮) in top right
-   - Select "Custom repositories"
-   - Repository: `http://your-gitea-server/username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge`
-   - Category: **Integration**
-   - Click "Add"
 
-2. **Install**
+Run this command in your Home Assistant terminal (requires Terminal & SSH addon or SSH access):
-   - HACS → Integrations
-   - Click "+ Explore & Download Repositories"
-   - Search for "MCP Bridge"
-   - Click "Download"
-   - Restart Home Assistant
 
-### Manual Installation
+```bash
+curl -sSL http://your-gitea.local:3000/username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge/raw/branch/main/quick_install.sh | \
+  GITEA_URL=http://your-gitea.local:3000 \
+  REPO=username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge \
+  bash
+```
 
-1. Copy `custom_components/mcp_bridge` to your Home Assistant config directory
+**Important:** 
-2. Restart Home Assistant
+- Replace `your-gitea.local:3000` with your Gitea server address
+- Replace `username` with your Gitea username
+- Replace `main` with your branch name if different
 
-See [INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md](INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md) for detailed instructions.
+After installation completes, restart Home Assistant.
+
+### Method 2: Home Assistant Auto-Update Button
+
+Add this to your `configuration.yaml` to create an update button/service:
+
+```yaml
+shell_command:
+  update_mcp_bridge: >
+    curl -fsSL http://your-gitea.local:3000/username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge/raw/branch/main/quick_install.sh | 
+    GITEA_URL=http://your-gitea.local:3000 
+    REPO=username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge 
+    bash
+
+script:
+  update_mcp_bridge:
+    alias: "Update MCP Bridge Integration"
+    sequence:
+      - service: shell_command.update_mcp_bridge
+      - delay:
+          seconds: 5
+      - service: persistent_notification.create
+        data:
+          title: "MCP Bridge Updated"
+          message: "Integration updated from Gitea. Please restart Home Assistant."
+```
+
+**Usage:**
+- Go to Developer Tools → Services
+- Select `script.update_mcp_bridge`
+- Click "Call Service"
+- Restart Home Assistant after update
+
+**Optional Dashboard Button:**
+```yaml
+type: button
+name: Update MCP Bridge
+icon: mdi:download
+tap_action:
+  action: call-service
+  service: script.update_mcp_bridge
+```
+
+### Method 3: Manual Installation
+
+1. Download these files from your Gitea repository:
+   - `custom_components/mcp_bridge/__init__.py`
+   - `custom_components/mcp_bridge/manifest.json`
+   - `custom_components/mcp_bridge/services.yaml`
+
+2. Copy to `/config/custom_components/mcp_bridge/`
+
+3. Restart Home Assistant
+
+See [INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md](INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md) for detailed manual steps.
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -108,8 +156,7 @@ Returns scripts marked with `mcp_accessible` label, including their parameters.
         "speed": {
           "name": "Speed",
           "description": "0=off, 1=low, 2=medium, 3=high",
-          "required": true,
+          "required": true
-          "selector": {"number": {"min": 0, "max": 3}}
         }
       }
     }
@@ -125,6 +172,17 @@ Get detailed metadata for a specific entity.
 **Parameters:**
 - `entity_id`: The entity to query
 
+## Updating the Integration
+
+**Using Auto-Update Script/Button:**
+- Just run the install command again or call the `script.update_mcp_bridge` service
+- Restart Home Assistant after update
+
+**Manual Update:**
+- Download the latest files from Gitea
+- Replace files in `/config/custom_components/mcp_bridge/`
+- Restart Home Assistant
+
 ## Architecture
 
 ```
@@ -160,24 +218,46 @@ No configuration required! The integration automatically loads on Home Assistant
 ## Compatibility
 
 - **Home Assistant**: 2024.1.0 or newer
-- **HACS**: Any version
 - **Python**: 3.11+
+- **Installation**: Requires SSH/Terminal access or manual file management
 
-## Documentation
+## Troubleshooting
 
-- [Installation Guide](INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md) - Detailed setup instructions
+### Installation Script Fails
-- [Integration README](custom_components/mcp_bridge/README.md) - Technical details
+
-- [Gitea Setup Guide](GITEA_SETUP_GUIDE.md) - For hosting on your own Gitea
+**Check:**
+- Home Assistant can reach your Gitea server
+- Terminal addon has network access
+- URLs are correct (server address, username, repo name)
+
+**Test connectivity:**
+```bash
+curl http://your-gitea.local:3000/username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge
+```
+
+### Integration Not Loading
+
+**Check logs:**
+- Settings → System → Logs
+- Filter by "mcp_bridge"
+
+**Common issues:**
+- Files not in correct location (`/config/custom_components/mcp_bridge/`)
+- Python syntax errors (check logs)
+- Didn't restart Home Assistant after installation
+
+### Services Not Showing
+
+**Verify installation:**
+```bash
+ls -la /config/custom_components/mcp_bridge/
+```
+
+Should show: `__init__.py`, `manifest.json`, `services.yaml`
 
 ## Development
 
-### Running Tests
+### Repository Structure
-
-```bash
-pytest custom_components/mcp_bridge/test_init.py
-```
-
-### Project Structure
 
 ```
 homeassistant-mcp-bridge/
@@ -186,31 +266,46 @@ homeassistant-mcp-bridge/
 │       ├── __init__.py         # Core integration logic
 │       ├── manifest.json       # Integration metadata
 │       ├── services.yaml       # Service definitions
-│       └── README.md          # Integration docs
+│       └── test_init.py        # Unit tests
-├── hacs.json                  # HACS configuration
+├── quick_install.sh            # One-line installer
-├── info.md                    # HACS UI description
+├── install_mcp_bridge.sh       # Detailed installer
+├── ha_shell_command.yaml       # HA shell command config
 └── README.md                   # This file
 ```
 
-## Contributing
+### Running Tests
 
-This is a personal project for homelab use, but suggestions and improvements are welcome!
+```bash
+pytest custom_components/mcp_bridge/test_init.py
+```
 
-1. Fork the repository
+## Versioning
-2. Create a feature branch
+
-3. Make your changes
+Check your installed version:
-4. Test thoroughly
+```yaml
-5. Submit a pull request
+service: mcp_bridge.get_entity_metadata
+data:
+  entity_id: sensor.any_sensor  # Any entity
+```
+
+The response will show the integration version in logs.
+
+Or check `manifest.json`:
+```bash
+cat /config/custom_components/mcp_bridge/manifest.json | grep version
+```
 
 ## Roadmap
 
 - [x] Basic entity exposure
 - [x] Script discovery with labels
 - [x] Complete metadata support
+- [x] Automated install/update script
 - [ ] Real-time state updates via WebSocket
 - [ ] Custom entity tags beyond voice assistant exposure
 - [ ] Integration config flow (UI-based setup)
 - [ ] Service call history/logging
+- [ ] Version checking and update notifications
 
 ## License
 
@@ -218,13 +313,14 @@ MIT License - Use freely in your homelab!
 
 ## Support
 
-- **Issues**: [Gitea Issues](http://your-gitea-server/username/homeassistant-mcp-bridge/issues)
+- **Issues**: Report on your Gitea instance
 - **Logs**: Settings → System → Logs (filter by "mcp_bridge")
+- **Questions**: Check the detailed guides in the repository
 
-## Acknowledgments
+## Related Projects
 
-- Built for use with [Anthropic's MCP](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)
+- **MCP Server**: Coming next - connects to this integration
-- Designed to work with n8n workflows
+- **n8n Integration**: Workflow automation with AI agents
 
 ---
 

hacs.json

@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-{
-    "name": "MCP Bridge",
-    "content_in_root": false,
-    "render_readme": true,
-    "homeassistant": "2024.1.0"
-}

info.md

@@ -1,35 +0,0 @@
-# MCP Bridge
-
-Bridge integration between Home Assistant and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for AI agent control.
-
-## Features
-
-- ✅ Expose entities to AI agents via voice assistant settings
-- ✅ Control which scripts are accessible using labels
-- ✅ Complete entity metadata including area, device class, and attributes
-- ✅ Secure: Only exposes what you explicitly mark
-
-## Services
-
-- `mcp_bridge.get_exposed_entities` - Get all exposed entities
-- `mcp_bridge.get_exposed_scripts` - Get MCP-accessible scripts
-- `mcp_bridge.get_entity_metadata` - Get detailed entity info
-
-## Configuration
-
-No configuration needed! The integration auto-loads after installation.
-
-### Exposing Entities
-
-Go to: **Settings → Voice Assistants → Expose**
-
-Toggle the entities you want the AI agent to control.
-
-### Exposing Scripts
-
-1. Create or edit a script
-2. Click the settings icon ⚙️
-3. Add the label: `mcp_accessible`
-4. Save
-
-That's it! The script is now accessible to AI agents.