Vision
HomeGenie is built on a simple but powerful vision: to provide a truly universal, open-source, and programmable intelligence for connecting and automating the world around us. It was created to be a flexible toolkit for automation, where the only limit is the user's imagination, not a vendor's ecosystem.
The Project's Journey
HomeGenie began in 2009 as a personal endeavor to build a more versatile and capable automation server than the available alternatives. Over the years, the project grew and matured, benefiting from the valuable contributions of an early community of developers and users.
Today, HomeGenie continues its journey, developed and maintained by its original founder, who remains dedicated to its core vision of providing a powerful and completely open platform for everyone.
Guiding Principles
- A General-Purpose Engine: While excellent for smart home applications, HomeGenie was designed from the ground up as a general-purpose automation engine. It can serve as the brain for countless projects, from simple tasks to complex IoT systems.
- A Toolkit for Creators: The platform provides deep hardware access (GPIO, I2C), a flexible API, and native support for languages like C#, Python, and JavaScript. The goal is to offer a robust set of tools for building custom solutions.
- Commitment to Open Source: The codebase is 100% open source. This reflects a deep commitment to transparency, community-driven security, and the right for users to fully control their own data and environment.
A Note on Community
HomeGenie's history was significantly shaped by its community. A sincere thank you is extended to every user and developer who contributed code, reported bugs, and shared their creations over the years. While the project is now primarily maintained by its founder, the spirit of open and shared knowledge remains at its heart.
Get Involved
Whether you are a long-time user or just discovering the project, your involvement is welcome.
