Automation & IoT
Discover open-source Automation & IoT tools — each one community-curated and honestly ranked so you can find something dependable to build with.
11 open-source tools in this category.
Home AssistantCurated
Open-source home automation that puts local control and privacy first, integrating thousands of devices.
HuginnCurated
Self-hosted system for building agents that monitor events and automate actions, similar to IFTTT.
FrigateCurated
Local network video recorder with real-time object detection for IP cameras, no cloud video upload required.
TasmotaCurated
Open-source firmware for ESP8266/ESP32 smart devices, enabling local MQTT/HTTP control without a cloud dependency.
Node-REDCurated
Low-code, flow-based tool for wiring together APIs, devices, and services — visual automation in the browser.
ThingsBoardCurated
IoT platform for device management, data collection, processing, and visualization.
Zigbee2MQTTCurated
Bridges Zigbee devices to MQTT, letting users control Zigbee hardware without a vendor-specific hub.
ESPHomeCurated
Firmware framework for ESP32/ESP8266 microcontrollers, configured via YAML files and used to build smart-home devices.
Eclipse MosquittoCurated
Lightweight, widely used MQTT message broker for IoT and machine-to-machine messaging.
FreeRTOSCurated
Real-time operating system kernel for microcontrollers, widely used in embedded and IoT devices.
ioBrokerCurated
Integration platform for home automation and IoT, connecting many devices and protocols through one system.