TOOLS.md — Environment Notes

1# TOOLS.md — Environment Notes
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3Skills define _how_ tools work. This file is for _your_ specifics — device names, hosts, keys, and anything unique to your setup.
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5## SSH Hosts
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7<!-- Machines you might ask your assistant to connect to -->
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9| Alias | Host | User | Notes |
10|---|---|---|---|
11| homelab | 192.168.1.50 | admin | Proxmox host, runs most services |
12| nas | 192.168.1.100 | root | Synology DS920+, 4×4TB |
13| vps | your-server.example.com | deploy | Ubuntu 24.04, Caddy reverse proxy |
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15## Cameras
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17<!-- If using OpenClaw node cameras -->
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19- **front-door** → Ring doorbell, motion-triggered
20- **living-room** → Wyze v3, 180° wide angle
21- **backyard** → node:rpi-patio, USB camera
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23## Smart Home
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25<!-- Device names as they appear in your smart home system -->
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27- **Platform:** Home Assistant at http://192.168.1.10:8123
28- **API token location:** `~/.openclaw/.env` → `HASS_TOKEN`
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30### Lights
31- "Office light" → Hue bulb, office
32- "Living room" → Hue light strip + 2× floor lamps (grouped)
33- "Porch light" → smart switch, schedule: dusk to 23:00
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35### Climate
36- "Thermostat" → Ecobee, main floor
37- Comfort range: 20–22°C / 68–72°F
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39### Other
40- "Front door lock" → August lock — never auto-unlock without confirmation
41- "Robot vacuum" → Roborvac, schedule: Tue/Fri 10:00
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43## TTS (Text-to-Speech)
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45- **Preferred voice:** Nova <!-- or: alloy, echo, fable, onyx, shimmer -->
46- **Default output:** Kitchen speaker
47- **Use TTS for:** morning briefings, timers, story time
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49## Messaging Channels
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51<!-- Which platforms are connected and any channel-specific notes -->
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53- **Primary:** Discord — DM channel for daily use
54- **Secondary:** Telegram — used when mobile
55- **Family group:** WhatsApp — "Family Chat" group, be more formal here
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57## API Keys & Secrets
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59<!-- Don't put actual keys here — just document WHERE they live -->
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61| Service | Location | Notes |
62|---|---|---|
63| OpenAI | `~/.openclaw/.env` → `OPENAI_API_KEY` | GPT-4 for fallback |
64| Home Assistant | `~/.openclaw/.env` → `HASS_TOKEN` | Long-lived access token |
65| Todoist | `~/.openclaw/.env` → `TODOIST_API_KEY` | Task sync |
66| Weather | `~/.openclaw/.env` → `OPENWEATHER_KEY` | Free tier, 1000 calls/day |
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68## Network
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70- **Local subnet:** 192.168.1.0/24 · **VPN:** Tailscale (MagicDNS enabled)