Makejinja: Automatically generate complex Home Assistant configurations
makejinja can be used to automatically generate files from Jinja templates. This allows you to load variables from external files or create repeating patterns via loops. A very interesting use case for this tool is generating config files for Home Assistant: Using the same language that the built-in templates use, you can greatly simplify your configuration. When creating for example dashboards, it allows you to create a view for each room based on a single common template, dramatically reducing the maintenance overhead of complex dashboards. I originally developed this for my smarthome…
Makejinja: Automatically generate complex Home Assistant configurations launched on February 3, 2023 with 14 votes, #1,339 of 3,829 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Makejinja is a tool that generates files from Jinja templates, enabling users to load external variables and create repeating patterns through loops. It is designed for Home Assistant users who want to simplify their configurations by using the same templating language as Home Assistant's built-in system. The tool significantly reduces maintenance overhead when creating dashboards, allowing users to define a single template for rooms or devices and automatically generate variations, making complex smart home setups more manageable.
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Generate directory structures using Jinja templates with external data and custom plugins - mirkolenz/makejinja
In the maker’s words, at launch
makejinja can be used to automatically generate files from Jinja templates. This allows you to load variables from external files or create repeating patterns via loops. A very interesting use case for this tool is generating config files for Home Assistant: Using the same language that the built-in templates use…
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