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Homebridge

HomeKit support for the impatient. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/homebridge/homebridge · homepage · TypeScript · Apache-2.0 (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

99/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 98
  • Longevity 100
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: 25
  • age_days: 4293
  • days_rel: 17
  • days_push: 8
  • n_releases_24m: 18

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

25466 stars · 2015 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Homebridge is a lightweight Node.js server that emulates the HomeKit Accessory Protocol (HAP) to bridge non-HomeKit smart home devices into Apple Home. A large plugin ecosystem connects third-party devices, and plugins can also expose accessories over Matter for other controllers.

Use cases

  • control non-HomeKit smart devices with Siri
  • expose smart home devices to Apple Home
  • bridge smart home devices to Google Home and Alexa via Matter
  • integrate unsupported IoT gadgets into HomeKit
  • run a smart home bridge on a Raspberry Pi
  • unify smart home devices from different brands

When to choose

  • you use Apple Home/Siri and own devices without native HomeKit support
  • you want a large community plugin ecosystem for smart home integrations
  • you want to self-host a bridge on a Raspberry Pi, Docker, or any Node.js host

When to avoid

  • you don't use HomeKit or Matter-compatible controllers
  • you need a certified commercial HomeKit solution with Apple support
  • your devices already have native HomeKit or Matter support

Facets

service · maturity stable

middleware plugin-system sdk self-hosted iot self-hosted self-hosted cross-platform homekit hap siri smart-home-bridge matter home-automation iot-bridge automation nodejs linux docker

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