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Sming - powerful open source framework simplifying the creation of embedded C++ applications.
1.6K starsMay 31, 2026 pushrobotics-iotC++IoT
$ npx skills add SmingHub/SmingAlternatives
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💡 ESP8266 framework for Homie, a lightweight MQTT convention for the IoT
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🏡 The Homie Convention: a lightweight MQTT convention for the IoT
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$ npx skills add ailyProject/aily-blockly#8
:house: My Home Assistant configuration, a bit different that others :) Be sure to :star2: this repository for updates!
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Open source firmware (Tasmota/Esphome replacement) for BK7231T, BK7231N, BL2028N, T34, XR809, W800/W801, W600/W601, BL602, LN882H, Realtek chips and more
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$ npx skills add kerwincui/FastBee#13
The MQTT ecosystem in rust
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Node-RED packaged as Addon for the Homematic CCU3 and RaspberryMatic 🤹♂️
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$ npx skills add rdmtc/RedMatic#16
HiveMQ CE is a Java-based open source MQTT broker that fully supports MQTT 3.x and MQTT 5. It is the foundation of the HiveMQ Enterprise Connectivity and Messaging Platform
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