I've just released MQTT Alive Daemon v0.2.0, a lightweight go daemon for integrating computer status and custom commands with Home Assistant via MQTT. I built this because I wanted to know when my computers were on and I was at my desk, and existing solutions weren't responsive enough or were too resource-intensive.<p>Key features:<p>* Reports when the PC is on<p>* Reports the result of any custom command<p>* Seamless integration with Home Assistant<p>* Support for launchd and systemd (new in v0.2.0)<p>In my setup, it's helped me save energy by automatically managing 3 speakers, a mixer, a monitor, lights, and various USB music peripherals when I'm actually at my desk using them.<p>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/crmne/mqtt-alive-daemon">https://github.com/crmne/mqtt-alive-daemon</a>
Support: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/crmne">https://buymeacoffee.com/crmne</a><p>I'm interested in hearing thoughts from the HN community. How could this be expanded or improved? What other use cases do you see for this kind of lightweight integration between computers and home automation?