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Govee MCP server

by evefromwayback·io.github.evefromwayback/govee-mcp·v0.2.0
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LAN-first, cloud-fallback MCP server for Govee smart lights and devices.

C69/100grade C
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Govee tools (12, 2 write)

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  • create_groupwrite action

    Create or replace a named group of devices so they can be controlled together.

  • delete_groupwrite action

    Delete a device group. The devices themselves are unaffected.

  • get_device_state

    Return the current power, brightness, and color of a device, or all members if name is a group.

  • list_devices

    List discovered Govee devices with names, supported actions, and transports.

  • list_groups

    List device groups and their members.

  • list_scenes

    List the dynamic scenes (preset effects) a device supports. Scenes are cloud-only and per-device.

  • refresh

    Re-scan for devices (bypassing the cache) and return the live state of every device.

  • set_brightness

    Set brightness as a percentage from 0 to 100 on a device or group.

  • set_color

    Set an RGB color (each channel 0 to 255) on a device or group.

  • set_color_temp

    Set white color temperature in Kelvin (roughly 2000 warm to 9000 cool) on a device or group.

  • set_power

    Turn a device or group on or off. The change is only real if ok=true.

  • set_scene

    Apply a dynamic scene by name to a device or group. Use list_scenes first to see valid names.

Public scan report

scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-26 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings
  • Code scan10 source files scanned25/25
  • –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
  • –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
  • Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
  • Maintenancelast push 102 days ago8/15
  • Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner6/10
Overall 69/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.RubricAppeal a findingJSON

How Govee compares

Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score
69/100
higher than 33% of 48,255 servers
Tools
12
the typical server has 7
Tools that change things
17%
typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
Downloads a week
23
more than 9% of 12,191 servers with a package

What its tools let an agent do: 5 read · 1 create · 5 change · 1 delete

Install Govee in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code

claude mcp add govee-mcp -- uvx govee-mcp
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What the publisher says

From the Govee repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub

govee-mcp

<!-- mcp-name: io.github.evefromwayback/govee-mcp -->

A LAN-first, cloud-fallback Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Govee smart devices. Point an AI agent, or any MCP client, at your Govee lights, plugs, and appliances and control them by name.

It is built to run on a home network. It prefers local LAN control for lights (fast, no internet, no rate limits) and falls back to Govee's cloud API for plugs, appliances, and anything not reachable on the LAN.

Status and spirit

This is a v0 that works for me on my own network. It is shared in the spirit of "here is something that works with an agent on my home network, have it, make it yours, and harden it as you please." It is not a supported product. Issues and pull requests are welcome, but treat it as a starting point rather than a finished appliance.

What it does (v0)

  • Discovers your devices (cloud account list plus a LAN scan) and addresses them by friendly name.
  • Controls power, brightness, RGB color, and white color temperature.
  • Reads current device state (power, brightness, color).
  • Lists and applies dynamic scenes (preset effects), fetched live per device (cloud-only).
  • Groups devices so one command (on/off, color, scene, state) applies to every member.
  • Prefers LAN for LAN-capable lights and falls back to the cloud for everything else.
  • Stays under Govee's published cloud limits (100 requests per minute, 10000 per day) with a client-side guard.

What it does not do yet (the "harden it" list)

  • Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensors (for example the H5075). Those are read over BLE, not the cloud or LAN API, and are the most interesting next step.
  • Per-segment color, music mode, and DIY effects. Scenes are supported; these are the remaining cloud capabilities.
  • Real-time push state (Govee's AWS IoT channel).

These are deliberately left as room to grow.

How it compares

The existing Govee MCP servers are thin: one is cloud-only and controls a single hardcoded device with three tools; another is LAN-only and lights-only. This one does multi-device discovery, both transports with automatic selection, state read-back, and cloud rate-limit handling.

Requirements

  • Python 3.10 or newer.
  • A Govee API key for cloud control (optional, but needed for plugs, appliances, and non-LAN devices). Get one in the Govee Home app: Profile, then About Us, then Apply for API Key.
  • For LAN control: enable "LAN Control" on each device in the Govee Home app, and make sure UDP ports 4001, 4002, and 4003 can pass on your network.

Install

From source:

git clone https://github.com/evefromwayback/govee-mcp.git
cd govee-mcp
pip install -e .

This installs a govee-mcp command. To run without installing:

PYTHONPATH=src python3 -m govee_mcp

Configure

Copy .env.example to .env and fill in what you need, or set the variables in your MCP client config.

Command-line use

Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.

Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.

Govee: common questions

Is Govee MCP server safe?
With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (69/100). Read the Govee safety report
How do I install Govee?
It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
Does Govee need an API key?
Yes. The registry entry asks for GOVEE_API_KEY.
Is Govee maintained?
The last commit was 141 days ago (2026-06-16). The latest release is v0.2.0.
What can I use instead of Govee?
Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Mobilerun MCP server.
How does Govee compare with other MCP servers?
safety score 69/100 (higher than 33% of 48,255 servers); tools 12 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 17% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.

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