About

Imported from bighardperson/computer-science-skills-collection (skills/device-assistant/SKILL.md). Install upstream with npx skills add bighardperson/computer-science-skills-collection --skill device-assistant. Copyright stays with the author (MIT).

Device Assistant 🔧

Name: device-assistant
Author: bighardperson

Personal device manager with error code lookup, troubleshooting, and maintenance tracking.

Features

Device Registry: Track all devices with model, serial, purchase info
Error Lookup: Instant error code explanations
Troubleshooting: Step-by-step solutions
Manual Links: Quick access to documentation
Warranty Tracking: Know when warranties expire
Maintenance Reminders: Filter changes, updates, etc.

Commands

Command	Action
`/device`	List all devices or show status
`/device add`	Add a new device (interactive)
`/device list [category]`	List devices by category
`/device info <name>`	Show device details
`/device error <name> <code>`	Lookup error code
`/device help <name> <problem>`	Troubleshoot a problem
`/device manual <name>`	Get manual/documentation
`/device warranty`	Show warranty status
`/device maintenance`	Show maintenance schedule
`/device remove <name>`	Remove a device

Natural Language

The skill understands natural queries:

"Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24"
"Waschmaschine macht komische Geräusche"
"Wo ist die Anleitung für den Thermomix?"
"Wann läuft die Garantie vom TV aus?"

Device Categories

Category	Examples
`kitchen`	Geschirrspüler, Kühlschrank, Backofen, Thermomix
`laundry`	Waschmaschine, Trockner
`electronics`	TV, Router, NAS, Computer
`climate`	Heizung, Klimaanlage, Luftreiniger
`smart-home`	Hue, Homematic, Sensoren
`software`	Apps, Betriebssysteme, Lizenzen
`other`	Alles andere

Handler Commands

handler.sh status $WORKSPACE                     # Overview
handler.sh list [category] $WORKSPACE            # List devices
handler.sh add <json> $WORKSPACE                 # Add device
handler.sh info <device-id> $WORKSPACE           # Device details
handler.sh error <device-id> <code> $WORKSPACE   # Error lookup
handler.sh troubleshoot <device-id> <problem> $WS # Get help
handler.sh manual <device-id> $WORKSPACE         # Manual link
handler.sh warranty $WORKSPACE                   # Warranty overview
handler.sh maintenance $WORKSPACE                # Maintenance due
handler.sh update <device-id> <json> $WORKSPACE  # Update device
handler.sh remove <device-id> $WORKSPACE         # Remove device
handler.sh search <query> $WORKSPACE             # Search devices
handler.sh log <device-id> <note> $WORKSPACE     # Add maintenance log

Data Structure

Device Entry

{
  "id": "dishwasher-1",
  "name": "Geschirrspüler",
  "nickname": "Spüli",
  "category": "kitchen",
  "manufacturer": "Siemens",
  "model": "SN658X06TE",
  "serialNumber": "ABC123456",
  "purchaseDate": "2022-03-15",
  "purchasePrice": 899,
  "warranty": {
    "expires": "2025-03-15",
    "type": "manufacturer",
    "notes": "3 Jahre Siemens"
  },
  "manualUrl": "https://...",
  "supportUrl": "https://...",
  "location": "Küche",
  "notes": "Salz alle 2 Monate nachfüllen",
  "maintenance": [
    {"task": "Filter reinigen", "interval": "monthly", "lastDone": "2026-01-01"}
  ],
  "errorHistory": [],
  "addedAt": "2024-01-01"
}

Error Code Lookup

The skill searches for error codes using:

Built-in database for common manufacturers
Web search for specific model + error code
Manual extraction if manual URL is stored

Common Error Code Patterns

Manufacturer	Pattern	Example
Siemens/Bosch	E + number	E24, E15
Miele	F + number	F11, F53
AEG	E + number	E10, E20
Samsung	Letters + numbers	UE, OE, LE
LG	Letters	OE, IE, PE

Example Session

User: Ich habe einen neuen Geschirrspüler

Bot: 🔧 Neues Gerät hinzufügen:
     
     Welche Infos hast du?
     • Hersteller?
     • Modell?
     • Seriennummer? (optional)
     • Kaufdatum?

User: Siemens SN658X06TE, gekauft am 15.3.2022

Bot: ✅ Gespeichert!
     
     📦 Geschirrspüler (Siemens SN658X06TE)
     📅 Gekauft: 15.03.2022
     🛡️ Garantie: bis 15.03.2025 (ABGELAUFEN)
     📄 Anleitung: [Link gefunden]
     
     Spitzname vergeben? (z.B. "Spüli")

User: Mein Geschirrspüler zeigt E24

Bot: 🔧 Siemens SN658X06TE — Fehler E24
     
     ⚠️ Bedeutung: Abpumpproblem
     Das Wasser wird nicht richtig abgepumpt.
     
     🔨 Lösung:
     1. Gerät ausschalten
     2. Sieb am Boden prüfen und reinigen
     3. Abflussschlauch auf Knicke prüfen
     4. Siphon-Anschluss kontrollieren
     5. Gerät neu starten
     
     📄 Details: Anleitung S. 45
     
     [Problem gelöst] [Weitere Hilfe]

Data Files

Stored in $WORKSPACE/memory/device-assistant/:

File	Purpose
`devices.json`	All registered devices
`error-history.json`	Past errors and solutions
`maintenance-log.json`	Maintenance history
`error-codes/`	Cached error code info

Warranty Alerts

The skill can remind you before warranties expire:

⚠️ Garantie-Warnung:

Diese Geräte laufen bald ab:
• TV Samsung (noch 30 Tage)
• Waschmaschine (noch 45 Tage)

Tipp: Jetzt prüfen ob alles funktioniert!

Requirements

jq (JSON processing)
curl (web lookups)
Internet for error code search

Use it

Copy one of these into your project. Installing also returns the manifest and these snippets.

yaml

targets:
  - https://api.opensmartroute.ai/api/v1/registry/bighardperson-computer-science-skills-collection-device-72b5fa/manifest   # or paste the manifest below

Manifest

An Open Capability Manifest: the router reads it to know what this does, what it costs and when to pick it.

bighardperson-computer-science-skills-collection-device-72b5fa.ocm.jsonjson

{
  "ocm": "1",
  "id": "bighardperson-computer-science-skills-collection-device-72b5fa",
  "kind": "skill",
  "name": "device-assistant",
  "description": "Personal device and appliance manager with error code lookup and troubleshooting. Tracks all your devices (appliances, electronics, software) with model numbers, manuals, and warranty info. When something breaks, tell it the error code and get instant solutions. Use when: device shows error, need manual, warranty check, adding new device, maintenance reminder. Triggers: /device, /geräte, 'mein Geschirrspüler', 'Fehler E24', 'Fehlermeldung', device problems, appliance issues.",
  "publisher": "bighardperson",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "capabilities": {
    "domains": [
      "coding"
    ],
    "tags": [
      "skill-md",
      "devices",
      "appliances",
      "troubleshooting",
      "maintenance",
      "home",
      "warranty",
      "skills-sh"
    ],
    "languages": [
      "en"
    ]
  },
  "quality_prior": 0.6,
  "examples": [
    "Personal device and appliance manager with error code lookup and troubleshooting. Tracks all your devices (appliances, electronics, software) with model numbers, manuals, and warranty info. When something breaks, tell it the error code and get instant solutions. Use when: device shows error, need manual, warranty check, adding new device, maintenance reminder. Triggers: /device, /geräte, 'mein Geschirrspüler', 'Fehler E24', 'Fehlermeldung', device problems, appliance issues."
  ],
  "primary": false,
  "metadata": {
    "source": {
      "provider": "skills.sh",
      "repository": "https://github.com/bighardperson/computer-science-skills-collection",
      "path": "skills/device-assistant/SKILL.md",
      "ref": "HEAD",
      "url": "https://github.com/bighardperson/computer-science-skills-collection/blob/HEAD/skills/device-assistant/SKILL.md",
      "key": "bighardperson/computer-science-skills-collection/skills/device-assistant/SKILL.md"
    },
    "license": "MIT"
  },
  "instructions": "# Device Assistant 🔧\n\nPersonal device manager with error code lookup, troubleshooting, and maintenance tracking.\n\n## Features\n\n- **Device Registry**: Track all devices with model, serial, purchase info\n- **Error Lookup**: Instant error code explanations\n- **Troubleshooting**: Step-by-step solutions\n- **Manual Links**: Quick access to documentation\n- **Warranty Tracking**: Know when warranties expire\n- **Maintenance Reminders**: Filter changes, updates, etc.\n\n## Commands\n\n| Command | Action |\n|---------|--------|\n| `/device` | List all devices or show status |\n| `/device add` | Add a new device",
  "cost": {
    "context_tokens": 1323
  }
}

Fetch it by URL: GET /api/v1/registry/bighardperson-computer-science-skills-collection-device-72b5fa/manifest?version=1.0.0

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