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maximkulkin/esp-homekit

Apple HomeKit accessory server library for ESP-OPEN-RTOS observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/maximkulkin/esp-homekit · C · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

32/100

  • Activity 0
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 3193
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 989
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1165 stars · 164 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

A C library implementing an Apple HomeKit accessory server for ESP8266 microcontrollers, built for esp-open-rtos with ESP-IDF 4.x/5.x support. It lets firmware expose devices like lights as HomeKit accessories pairable via the Apple Home app, including QR code pairing.

Use cases

  • make an esp8266 device show up in apple home app
  • build a homekit-compatible smart light with esp8266
  • pair esp32/esp8266 accessory via QR code
  • implement homekit accessory server in C firmware
  • control diy hardware with siri

When to choose

  • you want native HomeKit support on ESP8266/ESP32 without a bridge
  • you're building custom smart-home firmware in C
  • you need QR-code pairing with a static setup code

When to avoid

  • you need a maintained library with active development
  • you're not using esp-open-rtos or ESP-IDF
  • you want HomeKit support on non-Espressif hardware

Facets

library · maturity maintenance

sdk security networking iot embedded-systems embedded iot c homekit esp8266 esp-idf esp-open-rtos smart-home accessory-server apple-homekit firmware

1 source

Member repositories

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maximkulkin/esp-homekitmain32

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