device-assistant
Personal device and appliance manager with error code.
Setup & Installation
Install command
clawhub install udiedrichsen/device-assistantIf the CLI is not installed:
Install command
npx clawhub@latest install udiedrichsen/device-assistantOr install with OpenClaw CLI:
Install command
openclaw skills install udiedrichsen/device-assistantor paste the repo link into your assistant's chat
Install command
https://github.com/openclaw/skills/tree/main/skills/udiedrichsen/device-assistantWhat This Skill Does
Tracks household devices and appliances with model numbers, serial numbers, warranty dates, and manual links. When a device shows an error code, it looks up the meaning and returns step-by-step troubleshooting. Also manages maintenance schedules and logs past issues.
Centralizes device info, manuals, and error lookups in one place instead of searching manufacturer websites separately each time something breaks.
When to Use It
- Looking up what error E24 means on a Siemens dishwasher
- Checking if a Samsung TV is still under warranty
- Finding the manual link for a Thermomix
- Scheduling monthly filter cleaning reminders for a washing machine
- Recording purchase date and serial number for a new appliance
View original SKILL.md file
# Device Assistant 🔧
Personal device manager with error code lookup, troubleshooting, and maintenance tracking.
## Features
- **Device Registry**: Track all devices with model, serial, purchase info
- **Error Lookup**: Instant error code explanations
- **Troubleshooting**: Step-by-step solutions
- **Manual Links**: Quick access to documentation
- **Warranty Tracking**: Know when warranties expire
- **Maintenance Reminders**: Filter changes, updates, etc.
## Commands
| Command | Action |
|---------|--------|
| `/device` | List all devices or show status |
| `/device add` | Add a new device (interactive) |
| `/device list [category]` | List devices by category |
| `/device info <name>` | Show device details |
| `/device error <name> <code>` | Lookup error code |
| `/device help <name> <problem>` | Troubleshoot a problem |
| `/device manual <name>` | Get manual/documentation |
| `/device warranty` | Show warranty status |
| `/device maintenance` | Show maintenance schedule |
| `/device remove <name>` | Remove a device |
## Natural Language
The skill understands natural queries:
- *"Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24"*
- *"Waschmaschine macht komische Geräusche"*
- *"Wo ist die Anleitung für den Thermomix?"*
- *"Wann läuft die Garantie vom TV aus?"*
## Device Categories
| Category | Examples |
|----------|----------|
| `kitchen` | Geschirrspüler, Kühlschrank, Backofen, Thermomix |
| `laundry` | Waschmaschine, Trockner |
| `electronics` | TV, Router, NAS, Computer |
| `climate` | Heizung, Klimaanlage, Luftreiniger |
| `smart-home` | Hue, Homematic, Sensoren |
| `software` | Apps, Betriebssysteme, Lizenzen |
| `other` | Alles andere |
## Handler Commands
```bash
handler.sh status $WORKSPACE # Overview
handler.sh list [category] $WORKSPACE # List devices
handler.sh add <json> $WORKSPACE # Add device
handler.sh info <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Device details
handler.sh error <device-id> <code> $WORKSPACE # Error lookup
handler.sh troubleshoot <device-id> <problem> $WS # Get help
handler.sh manual <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Manual link
handler.sh warranty $WORKSPACE # Warranty overview
handler.sh maintenance $WORKSPACE # Maintenance due
handler.sh update <device-id> <json> $WORKSPACE # Update device
handler.sh remove <device-id> $WORKSPACE # Remove device
handler.sh search <query> $WORKSPACE # Search devices
handler.sh log <device-id> <note> $WORKSPACE # Add maintenance log
```
## Data Structure
### Device Entry
```json
{
"id": "dishwasher-1",
"name": "Geschirrspüler",
"nickname": "Spüli",
"category": "kitchen",
"manufacturer": "Siemens",
"model": "SN658X06TE",
"serialNumber": "ABC123456",
"purchaseDate": "2022-03-15",
"purchasePrice": 899,
"warranty": {
"expires": "2025-03-15",
"type": "manufacturer",
"notes": "3 Jahre Siemens"
},
"manualUrl": "https://...",
"supportUrl": "https://...",
"location": "Küche",
"notes": "Salz alle 2 Monate nachfüllen",
"maintenance": [
{"task": "Filter reinigen", "interval": "monthly", "lastDone": "2026-01-01"}
],
"errorHistory": [],
"addedAt": "2024-01-01"
}
```
## Error Code Lookup
The skill searches for error codes using:
1. **Built-in database** for common manufacturers
2. **Web search** for specific model + error code
3. **Manual extraction** if manual URL is stored
### Common Error Code Patterns
| Manufacturer | Pattern | Example |
|--------------|---------|---------|
| Siemens/Bosch | E + number | E24, E15 |
| Miele | F + number | F11, F53 |
| AEG | E + number | E10, E20 |
| Samsung | Letters + numbers | UE, OE, LE |
| LG | Letters | OE, IE, PE |
## Example Session
```
User: Ich habe einen neuen Geschirrspüler
Bot: 🔧 Neues Gerät hinzufügen:
Welche Infos hast du?
• Hersteller?
• Modell?
• Seriennummer? (optional)
• Kaufdatum?
User: Siemens SN658X06TE, gekauft am 15.3.2022
Bot: ✅ Gespeichert!
📦 Geschirrspüler (Siemens SN658X06TE)
📅 Gekauft: 15.03.2022
🛡️ Garantie: bis 15.03.2025 (ABGELAUFEN)
📄 Anleitung: [Link gefunden]
Spitzname vergeben? (z.B. "Spüli")
```
```
User: Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24
Bot: 🔧 Siemens SN658X06TE — Fehler E24
⚠️ Bedeutung: Abpumpproblem
Das Wasser wird nicht richtig abgepumpt.
🔨 Lösung:
1. Gerät ausschalten
2. Sieb am Boden prüfen und reinigen
3. Abflussschlauch auf Knicke prüfen
4. Siphon-Anschluss kontrollieren
5. Gerät neu starten
📄 Details: Anleitung S. 45
[Problem gelöst] [Weitere Hilfe]
```
## Data Files
Stored in `$WORKSPACE/memory/device-assistant/`:
| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `devices.json` | All registered devices |
| `error-history.json` | Past errors and solutions |
| `maintenance-log.json` | Maintenance history |
| `error-codes/` | Cached error code info |
## Warranty Alerts
The skill can remind you before warranties expire:
```
⚠️ Garantie-Warnung:
Diese Geräte laufen bald ab:
• TV Samsung (noch 30 Tage)
• Waschmaschine (noch 45 Tage)
Tipp: Jetzt prüfen ob alles funktioniert!
```
## Requirements
- `jq` (JSON processing)
- `curl` (web lookups)
- Internet for error code search
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
User asks: Looking up what error E24 means on a Siemens dishwasher
- 1Looking up what error E24 means on a Siemens dishwasher
- 2Checking if a Samsung TV is still under warranty
- 3Finding the manual link for a Thermomix
- 4Scheduling monthly filter cleaning reminders for a washing machine
- 5Recording purchase date and serial number for a new appliance
Personal device and appliance manager with error code.
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