Install the device-control helper
In the community store, search for “MCP Server”. Open the result from ganhammar and choose Download or Install. Check the author: Home Assistant also has a different built-in MCP integration.
Does the MCP Server from ganhammar show as downloaded or installed?
Continue when this step is ready. This keeps your place; it does not verify installation or change anything in your home.
I don’t see that / I need help
If it is not listed, add https://github.com/ganhammar/hass-mcp-server under Custom repositories as an Integration, then search again. Keep optional file access, cameras, template rendering, and native token authentication off.