📦 Send-to-Home-Assistant - Easily Capture Web Content

📋 Overview

Send-to-Home-Assistant is a simple browser extension that allows you to send details from the current page, including the URL, title, favicon, and selected text, to your Home Assistant instance via a webhook. This tool is perfect for creating automations or capturing content quickly from any website.

🚀 Getting Started

To start using Send-to-Home-Assistant, follow the steps below. No technical knowledge is needed.

📥 Download & Install

1. Visit this page to download: Go to the Releases page here.

2. Select the latest release: You will see a list of available versions. Click on the latest version to view the download options.

3. Download for your browser: Depending on your browser, choose the appropriate file to download. For example:

   • Chrome: Download the Chrome extension file.
   • Edge: Download the Edge extension file.

4. Install the extension:

   • For Chrome: Open Chrome, click on the three-dot menu at the top right, go to "More tools," and select "Extensions." Enable "Developer mode" from the top right, then drag and drop the downloaded file into the extensions page.
   • For Edge: Open Edge, click on the three-dot menu at the top right, select "Extensions," and enable "Developer mode." Drag and drop the downloaded file onto this page.

🔧 Features

• Send Page Details: Quickly send the current page's URL and title.
• Capture Selected Text: Highlight any text and send it along with the URL.
• Favicon Support: Get the page's favicon when sending links.

⚙️ System Requirements

• Supported Browsers: This extension works on Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
• Home Assistant: You need a running instance of Home Assistant to receive the data.
• Webhook Setup: Ensure that your Home Assistant is configured to accept webhook requests.

📜 How to Use the Extension

1. Open the webpage: Navigate to the page you want to capture.
2. Click the extension icon: You will find the Send-to-Home-Assistant icon in your browser's toolbar.
3. Send the details: A pop-up will appear. You can add any notes or details before sending, then click the "Send" button.
4. Confirm: Check your Home Assistant dashboard to see if the content appears.

🔄 Setting Up Webhooks in Home Assistant

To fully utilize this extension, you must set up a webhook in your Home Assistant. Follow these steps:

1. Log into Home Assistant: Access your Home Assistant dashboard.
2. Create a new automation: Navigate to Configuration, then Automations.
3. Set up the webhook trigger:
   • Name your automation.
   • Set a trigger type to "Webhook."
   • Choose a unique webhook ID.
4. Configure actions: Define what happens when the webhook is triggered, such as sending notifications or updating entities.

📞 Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions, you can reach out through the repository’s Issues section.

🔗 Related Topics

• Browser Extensions
• Home Assistant Automation
• Webhooks
• Edge and Chrome Browsers

For more information, remember to check the Releases page here.